Term Name: ciglitazone
Synonyms: (+-)-5-(p-((1-Methylcyclohexyl)methoxy)benzyl)-2,4-thiazolidinedione, 5-{4-[(1-methylcyclohexyl)methoxy]benzyl}-1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione, ciglitazona, ciglitazone, ciglitazonum
Definition: An aromatic ether that consists of 1,3-thiazolidine-2,4-dione with position 5 substituted by a 4-[(1-methylcyclohexyl)methoxy]benzyl group. A selective PPARgamma agonist.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:64227]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aromatic ether thiazolidinone
has_role: antineoplastic agent insulin-sensitizing drug