Antioxidant-based inhibitors of leukotriene biosynthesis. The discovery of 6-[1-[2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1-propen-3-yl]-2,3-dihydro-5-benzofuranol, a potent topical antiinflammatory agent

The discovery of a potent topical antiinflammatory agent, 6-[1-[2-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1-propen-3-yl]-2,3-dihydro-5-benzofuranol (1, L-651896), as a potential candidate for the treatment of psoriasis is reported