The Novel Hypoglycemic Agent YM440 Improves Hepatic Insulin Resistance in Obese Zucker Fatty Rats

Abstract.: The novel hypoglycemic agent YM440 ((Z)-1,4-bis{4-[(3,5-dioxo-1,2,4-oxadiazolidin-2-yl)methyl] phenoxy}but-2-ene) is a ligand of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) γ. YM440 has unique pharmacological profiles both in vitro and in vivo, but, it is not clear whether the c...

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Main Authors: Nakano Ryosuke, Kurosaki Eiji, Shimaya Akiyoshi, Shibasaki Masayuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2006-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861319344354