A Convenient Synthesis of 5-Alkylthio-3,4-diarylisoxazoles by Palladium-Catalyzed Coupling Reactions. -The title compounds (VIII) are tested for their anti-inflammatory activity. Derivative (VIIIa) reduces inflammation by 85% at 3 h post drug administration. -(ESKANDARI, R.; NAVIDPOUR, L.; AMINI, M.; SHAFAROODI, H.; SHAFIEE*, A.; J. Heterocycl. Chem. 44 (2007) 2, 449-453; Dep. Chem., Fac. Pharm., Med. Sci. Univ. Tehran, Tehran, Iran; Eng.) -H. Haber 32-130