ABSTRACT

Summary ..................................................................................................................44 Introduction ..............................................................................................................44 Prevention of GI Ulcers and Inammation ..............................................................46 SH Compounds ........................................................................................................46 Pyrazole and Thiazole Derivatives .......................................................................... 49 Glucocorticoids ........................................................................................................ 49 Endopeptidases and Cytoprotection ........................................................................50 Vascular-Related Compounds .................................................................................. 51 Endothelins .............................................................................................................. 51 Leukotrienes ............................................................................................................ 52 Growth Factors ........................................................................................................ 53 Treatment of Gastrointestinal Ulcers and Inammation .........................................54