Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
TGF-.beta. inhibitorC

Abstract:

Disclosed are pyrazole compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof. One embodiment is a compound having the structure and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and N-oxides thereof (and solvates and hydrates thereof), wherein A, X, Z, m, p, and R.sup.2 are as described herein. In certain embodiments, a compound disclosed herein inhibits the activity of one or more members of the TGF-.beta. superfamily, and can be used to treat disease by blocking such activity. ##STR00001##