Abstract
A review with 22 refs. The 5-benzylthiazolidine-2,4-dione moiety of insulin sensitizing antidiabetic agents can be replaced by a range of ?-heteroatom functionalized ?-phenylpropanoic acids. ?-Oxy-carboxylic acids show potent antidiabetic activity and one compd., the ?-ethoxyacid (SB 213068), is one of the most potent antihyperglycemic agents yet reported.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2121-2126 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters |
Volume | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 1996 |