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ID: ALA1138916

Journal: J Med Chem

Title: Design and synthesis of the first generation of dithiolane thiazolidinedione- and phenylacetic acid-based PPARgamma agonists.

Authors: Chittiboyina AG, Venkatraman MS, Mizuno CS, Desai PV, Patny A, Benson SC, Ho CI, Kurtz TW, Pershadsingh HA, Avery MA.

Abstract: A series of novel derivatives of potent antioxidant vitamin, alpha-lipoic acid, and related analogues were designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their PPARgamma agonist activities. Compounds 9a and the water soluble analogue11e were found to be potent PPARgamma agonists. Compound 9a appeared to have a significant role in improving insulin sensitivity and reducing triglyceride levels in fa/fa rats as well as inhibited proliferation of a variety of normal and neoplastic cultured human cell types. These novel compounds may prove efficacious not only in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, but also atherosclerosis, prevention of vascular restenosis, and inflammatory skin diseases.

CiteXplore: 16821769

DOI: 10.1021/jm0510880