Inhibitors of MIF are provided which have utility in the treatment of a variety of disorders, including the treatment of pathological conditions associated with MIF activity. The inhibitors of MIF have the following structures: ##STR00001## including stereoisomers, prodrugs and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein n, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, X, and Z are as defined herein. Compositions containing an inhibitor of MIF in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also provided, as well as methods for use of the same.

 
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