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pioglitazone

Term ID
CHEBI:8228
Synonyms
  • (+-)-5-((4-(2-(5-ethyl-2-pyridinyl)ethoxy)phenyl)methyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione
  • 5-{4-[2-(5-ethylpyridin-2-yl)ethoxy]benzyl}-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione
  • pioglitazona
  • pioglitazone
  • pioglitazonum
Definition
A member of the class of thiazolidenediones that is 1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione substituted by a benzyl group at position 5 which in turn is substituted by a 2-(5-ethylpyridin-2-yl)ethoxy group at position 4 of the phenyl ring. It exhibits hypoglycemic activity.
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Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from pioglitazone
Phenotype where environments contain pioglitazone
Phenotype modified by environments containing pioglitazone
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