Modified macrophage migration inhibitory factor inhibitors
View Patent ↗Provided are various compounds of Formula I (I). Also provided are various compounds of Formula II (II). Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the above compounds. Additionally, methods of inhibiting macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) activity in a mammal are provided, as are methods of treating or preventing inflammation in a mammal. Further provided are methods of treating a mammal having sepsis, septicemia, and/or endotoxic shock. Also provided are methods of treating a mammal having an autoimmune disease, and methods of treating a mammal having a tumor.
1. A compound having the structure:
wherein R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently F or H, wherein at least one of R2, R3, R4 and R5 is F and
R is H or CH 3 .
2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein R2 is F.
3. The compound of claim 1 , having the formula:
4. The compound of claim 1 , having the formula
5. A pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of claim 1 in a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
6. The compound of claim 1 , which is an (R) isomer.