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  • Title: MK-0767, a novel dual PPARalpha/gamma agonist, displays robust antihyperglycemic and hypolipidemic activities.
    Author: Doebber TW, Kelly LJ, Zhou G, Meurer R, Biswas C, Li Y, Wu MS, Ippolito MC, Chao YS, Wang PR, Wright SD, Moller DE, Berger JP.
    Journal: Biochem Biophys Res Commun; 2004 May 28; 318(2):323-8. PubMed ID: 15120604.
    Abstract:
    Here, we characterize the actions of MK-0767, a dual ligand of the nuclear receptors peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)alpha and PPARgamma. In cell-based assays, MK-0767 produced potent activation of human PPARgamma and PPARalpha with a gamma:alpha potency ratio of approximately 2. The dual agonist induced high affinity interactions of PPARalpha and PPARgamma with the transcriptional coactivator CBP in vitro. In ob/ob mice, MK-0767 normalized hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia with equal or greater potency and efficacy than pioglitazone. Treatment of hamsters with MK-0767 produced substantial reductions in blood cholesterol and triglycerides. In dogs, MK-0767 reduced serum cholesterol levels with a potency more than 10-fold greater than simvastatin. The efficacies of MK-0767 and simvastatin were additive when given together. We conclude that MK-0767 is a potent dual PPARalpha/gamma agonist with robust insulin sensitizing and hypolipidemic activities.
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