Synthesis and biological activities of novel aryl indole-2-carboxylic acid analogs as PPARgamma partial agonists

Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2005 Nov 15;15(22):5035-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2005.08.002.

Abstract

A series of novel aryl indole-2-carboxylic acids has been identified as potent selective PPARgamma modulators. Their chemical synthesis and in vitro activities are discussed. Compound 5 was selected for in vivo testing in the db/db mouse model of type 2 diabetes and resulted in reduction of hyperglycemia at comparable plasma exposure when compared to rosiglitazone.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Glucose / metabolism
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Humans
  • Indoles / chemical synthesis
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Indoles / pharmacology*
  • Inhibitory Concentration 50
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Molecular Structure
  • PPAR gamma / agonists*
  • PPAR gamma / metabolism
  • Structure-Activity Relationship
  • Titrimetry

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Indoles
  • PPAR gamma
  • indole-2-carboxylic acid