Ciglitazone
Encyclopedia
Ciglitazone is a thiazolidinedione
. Developed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals in the early 1980s, it is considered the prototypical compound for the thiazolidinedione class.
Ciglitazone was never used as a medication, but it sparked interest in the effects of thiazolidinediones. Several analogues
were later developed, some of which—such as pioglitazone
and troglitazone
—made it to the market.
Ciglitazone significantly decreases VEGF
production by human granulosa cell
s in an in vitro study, and may potentially be used in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
.
Ciglitazone is a potent and selective PPARγ ligand. It binds to the PPARγ ligand-binding domain with an EC50 of 3.0 µM. Ciglitazone is active in vivo as an anti-hyperglycemic agent in the ob/ob murine model. Inhibits HUVEC differentiation and angiogenesis and also stimulates adipogenesis and decreases osteoblastogenesis in human mesenchymal stem cells.
Thiazolidinedione
The thiazolidinediones , also known as glitazones, are a class of medications used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2. They were introduced in the late 1990s.- Mechanism of action :...
. Developed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals in the early 1980s, it is considered the prototypical compound for the thiazolidinedione class.
Ciglitazone was never used as a medication, but it sparked interest in the effects of thiazolidinediones. Several analogues
Analog (chemistry)
In chemistry, a structural analog , also known as chemical analog or simply analog, is a compound having a structure similar to that of another one, but differing from it in respect of a certain component. It can differ in one or more atoms, functional groups, or substructures, which are replaced...
were later developed, some of which—such as pioglitazone
Pioglitazone
Pioglitazone is a prescription drug of the class thiazolidinedione with hypoglycemic action.Pioglitazone is marketed as trademarks Actos in the USA, Canada, the UK and Germany, Glustin in Europe,"Glizone" and "Pioz" in India by Zydus CND and USV respectively and Zactos in Mexico by Takeda...
and troglitazone
Troglitazone
Troglitazone is an anti-diabetic and antiinflammatory drug, and a member of the drug class of the thiazolidinediones. It was developed by Daiichi Sankyo Co.. In the United States, it was introduced and manufactured by Parke-Davis in the late 1990s, but turned out to be associated with an...
—made it to the market.
Ciglitazone significantly decreases VEGF
Vascular endothelial growth factor
Vascular endothelial growth factor is a signal protein produced by cells that stimulates vasculogenesis and angiogenesis. It is part of the system that restores the oxygen supply to tissues when blood circulation is inadequate....
production by human granulosa cell
Granulosa cell
A granulosa cell or follicular cell is a somatic cell of the sex cord that is closely associated with the developing female gamete in the ovary of mammals.-Anatomy and function:...
s in an in vitro study, and may potentially be used in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is a complication from some forms of fertility medication. Most cases are mild, but a small proportion are severe.-Causative medications:...
.
Ciglitazone is a potent and selective PPARγ ligand. It binds to the PPARγ ligand-binding domain with an EC50 of 3.0 µM. Ciglitazone is active in vivo as an anti-hyperglycemic agent in the ob/ob murine model. Inhibits HUVEC differentiation and angiogenesis and also stimulates adipogenesis and decreases osteoblastogenesis in human mesenchymal stem cells.