The indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is a plant growth hormone (auxin) being considered as a tryptophan metabolite in animals. The main purpose of this work was to verify IAA's topical anti-inflammatory action using croton oil- or arachidonic acid-induced mouse ear edema, in comparison to known
The chemical structure of the indometacin molecule was systematically modified with the aim of producing a substance with increased anti-inflammatory activity and improved tolerance. In addition to the variations of the methylene group of the indole-3-acetic acid and substituents on the indole
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