Current trends in the research on antiinflammatory agents

Current trends of pharmacological research on inflammation are outlined, with particular reference to some agents differing from the aspirin-like and the corticosteroids in their mode and mechanism of action. As an example, animal models used for the study of benzydamine, and its predominant features, are illustrated. A discussion is also made on the role of protein denaturation in inflammatory conditions where cell degeneration prevails over the active response, and the rationale used for developing bendazac is presented.