(57) The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8, R1, R2, R3 are as defined above. The compounds have apoptosis signal-regulating kinase ("ASK1")
inhibitory activity, and are thus useful in the treatment of ASK1-mediated conditions,
including autoimmune disorders, inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and
neurodegenerative diseases. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions
comprising one or more of the compounds of Formula (I), and to methods of preparing
the compounds of Formula (I).

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