Table 5.
Pan PPAR Agonists (Ligands) and their Main Actions
| Pan PPAR modulators | Indication | Dosage | Effect | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benzafibrate (9) | Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis | increases HDL-C level, lowers blood triglyceride and glucose levels, enhances insulin sensitivity. | Marketed by Boehringer MannheimGmgH/Chong Kun Dang Pharma | |
| Chiglitazar (10) | Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Currently in Phase II by Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences | ||
| Netoglitazone | Obesity | In phase II. Introduced by Mitsubishi Pharma/Perlegen Sciences |