Bioactivity | Pioglitazone ketone is an active metabolite of the PPARγ agonist Pioglitazone (HY-13956). Formation of pioglitazone ketone occurs primarly through cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoform CYP2C8-mediated metabolism of pioglitazone. Pioglitazone ketone (100 mg/kg in the diet) reduces blood glucose levels in a KKAy mouse model of type 2 diabetes. |
CAS | 146062-45-5 |
Formula | C19H18N2O4S |
Molar Mass | 370.42 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Tanis, et al. Synthesis and biological activity of metabolites of the antidiabetic, antihyperglycemic agent pioglitazone. J. Med. Chem. 39(26), 5053-5063 (1996). |