A series of fused pentacyclic imidazole derivatives, being potent modulators of f benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments, including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders； neurological and neurodegenerative disorders； pain and nociceptive disorders； cardiovascular disorders； metabolic disorders； ocular disorders； and oncological disorders. In particular, the present invention is concerned with 5,7,8,15-tetrahydro-6H-8,15-methanobenzimidazo[1,2-b][2,5]benzodiazocin-6-one derivatives and analogs thereof.
