Abstract
GPR120 is a receptor of unsaturated long-chain fatty acids reported to mediate GLP-1 secretion, insulin sensitization, anti-inflammatory, and anti-obesity effects and is therefore emerging as a new potential target for treatment of type 2 diabetes and metabolic diseases. Further investigation is however hindered by the lack of suitable receptor modulators. Screening of FFA1 ligands provided a lead with moderate activity on GPR120 and moderate selectivity over FFA1. Optimization led to the discovery of the first potent and selective GPR120 agonist.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Journal of Medicinal Chemistry |
Vol/bind | 55 |
Udgave nummer | 9 |
Sider (fra-til) | 4511-4515 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 0022-2623 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 10 maj 2012 |