| abstract |
Compounds are described which inhibit mitogen activated protein kinase-activated protein kinase-2 (MK-2). Methods of making such compounds are described, as well as a method of using them for the inhibition of MK-2, and for the prevention or treatment of a disease or disorder that is mediated by TNFα, where the method involves administering to the subject an MK-2 inhibiting compound of the present invention. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits which contain the present MK-2 inhibiting compounds are also described. |