Term Name: saroglitazar
Synonyms: (2S)-2-ethoxy-3-[4-(2-{2-methyl-5-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-1H-pyrrol-1-yl}ethoxy)phenyl]propanoic acid, Lipaglyn, saroglitazar, saroglitazarum
Definition: A monocarboxylic acid that is (2S)-2-ethoxy-3-(p-ethoxyphenyl)propanoic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens of the p-ethoxy substituent has been replaced by the nitrogen of 2-methyl-5-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-1H-pyrrole. An agonist at the subtypes alpha and gamma of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) with predominant PPARalpha activity, it is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:134708]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether methyl sulfide monocarboxylic acid pyrroles
has_role: hypoglycemic agent PPARalpha agonist PPARgamma agonist