INHIBITION OF TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR ALPHA.

摘要

In a preferred embodiment, a method for the inhibition of the synthesis and release of tumor necrosis factor from various cells, comprising: administering to a human or other mammal an effective dose of one or more pharmaceutical substances selected from the group consisting of N-substituted 2(1H) pyridones, N-substituted 3(1H) pyridones, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.