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rosiglitazone (4 mg)/day

National Cheng-Kung University Hospital · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Rosiglitazone activates PPAR-γ, leading to increased insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in adipose tissue.

Rosiglitazone activates PPAR-γ, leading to increased insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in adipose tissue. Used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

At a glance

Generic namerosiglitazone (4 mg)/day
SponsorNational Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Drug classThiazolidinedione
TargetPPAR-γ
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Activation of PPAR-γ by rosiglitazone results in the transcriptional regulation of genes involved in glucose and lipid metabolism. This leads to increased insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in adipose tissue, as well as decreased glucose production in the liver.

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