2-mercapto-4,5-diarylimidazole derivatives and the use thereof as cyclooxygenase inhibitors

摘要

The invention relates to the 2-mercapto-4,5-diarylimidazole derivatives of formula (I), wherein R¹, R², R³ and R⁴ are defined as in the description. The inventive compounds have an immunomodulatory and cyclooxygenase-inhibiting activity and are therefore suitable for the treatment of diseases that are associated with a disturbed immune system.