These data suggest that diacerein partially protects against Baker's yeast-induced fever and peritoneal leukocyte migration, and indicate that this effect appears to be due to inhibition of release of cytokines (such as TNF-alpha and IL-1beta).

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A convenient and general method for the synthesis in 26–73% yields of a new series of 7-alkyl(aryl/heteroaryl)-2-amino-5-trifluoromethyl-1,8-naphthyridines from direct cyclocondensation reactions of 4-alkoxy-1,1,1-trifluoroalk-3-en-2-ones [CF3C(O)CH=C(R1)OR, where R1 = H, Me, Ph, 4-MePh, 4-OMePh, 4-FPh, 4-BrPh, 4-NO2Ph, 2-furyl, 2-thienyl and R = Me, Et] with 2,6-diaminopyridine (2,6-DAP), under mild conditions, is described. Another synthetic route also allowed the synthesis of 2-amino-5-trifluoromethyl-cycloalka[b][1,8]naphthyridines in 33–36% yields, from direct or indirect cyclo-condensation reactions of five-, six- and seven-membered 2-trifluoroacetyl-1-methoxy-cycloalkenes with 2,6-DAP.

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These results suggest an anti-inflammatory and antipyretic role for NAC in yeast-induced peritonitis.