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Studies on antidiabetic agents. Synthesis and hypoglycemic activity of 5-[4-(pyridylalkoxy)benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinediones
Sohda,Momose,Meguro,Kawamatsu,Sugiyama,Ikeda
, p. 37 - 42 (2007/10/02)
The synthesis of a series of 5-[4-(pyridylalkoxy)benzyl]-2,4-thiazolidinediones is described. These compounds were evaluated for hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities in genetically obese and diabetic mice, yellow KK. 2-(2-Pyridyl)alkoxy derivatives were found to have much better hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activities than 2-(3-pyridyl)- and 2-(4-pyridyl)alkoxy derivatives or even the previously reported compound, ciglitazone. The introduction of a hydroxyl group at the 2-position of the ethoxy chain potentiated the activities. Among the potent compounds, pioglitazone (AD-4833) was selected as a candidate compound.
