Synthesis of Tetrahydroquinoline linked-TZD Analogs as Novel Activators of PPARν

  • Lee, Soo-Mi (College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women′s University) ;
  • Lee, Sun-Mi (College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women′s University) ;
  • Raok Jeon (College of Pharmacy, Sookmyung Women′s University)
  • Published : 2003.11.01

Abstract

The use of PPARν (peroxisome proliferator activated receptor ν) activators in the treatment of type 2 diabetes is well established due to their ability to lower blood glucose and insulin levels and omprove insulin sensitivity. Thiazolidinedione analog is one of the potential antidiabetic drug that binds and activates PPARν selectively. In an effort to develop novel and effective antidiabetic thiazolidindione analogs, synthesis of tetrahydroquinoline and para-substituted benzene-linked thiazolidinedione analogs were carried out via coupling reaction of the hydrophobic segments with hydroxybenzylthiazolidinedione.

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