Uses
Fasiglifam (TAK-875) hemihydrate is a potent, selective and orally active GPR40 agonist with EC50 of 72 nM. Fasiglifam enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion and improves hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetic rats. Fasiglifam can induce liver injury[1][2][3][4].
References
[1] Tsujihata Y,et al. TAK-875, an orally available G protein-coupled receptor 40/free fatty acid receptor 1 agonist, enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion and improves both postprandial and fasting hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetic rats.J Pharmacol Exp DOI:
10.1124/jpet.111.183772[2] Yoshiyuki Tsujihata, et al. TAK-875, an Orally Available GPR40/FFA1 Agonist Enhances Glucose-Dependent Insulin Secretion and Improves Both Postprandial and Fasting Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetic Rats. JPET July 13, 2011
[3] Nagatake T, et al. 17,18-EpETE-GPR40 axis ameliorates contact hypersensitivity by inhibiting neutrophil mobility in mice and cynomolgus macaques. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2017 Dec 26. pii: S0091-6749(17)32949-4. DOI:
10.1016/j.jaci.2017.09.053
