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Ciglitazone (CAS 74772-77-3)

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Alternate Names:
U-63287
Application:
Ciglitazone is an inhibitor of HUVEC differentiation and angiogenesis that stimulates adipogenesis
CAS Number:
74772-77-3
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
333.44
Molecular Formula:
C18H23NO3S
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Ciglitazone is primarily utilized in research studies focused on the mechanisms of insulin sensitization and glucose uptake regulation. In the laboratory, ciglitazone has been employed to investigate its action on peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ), which plays a significant role in adipocyte differentiation and lipid metabolism. Researchers have explored how ciglitazone influences gene expression related to glucose and lipid metabolism, providing insights into the potential pathways through which insulin sensitivity is enhanced. Moreover, studies involving ciglitazone have contributed to understanding the metabolic effects of PPARγ agonists in various cell types, including muscle and liver cells. This research has implications for understanding metabolic diseases at a molecular level, helping to elucidate how changes in gene expression and enzyme activity can affect overall metabolic homeostasis.


Ciglitazone (CAS 74772-77-3) References

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  3. The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARgamma) ligands 15-deoxy-Delta12,14-prostaglandin J2 and ciglitazone induce human B lymphocyte and B cell lymphoma apoptosis by PPARgamma-independent mechanisms.  |  Ray, DM., et al. 2006. J Immunol. 177: 5068-76. PMID: 17015690
  4. 15-deoxy-Delta12,14-prostaglandin J2 (15d-PGJ2) and ciglitazone modulate Staphylococcus aureus-dependent astrocyte activation primarily through a PPAR-gamma-independent pathway.  |  Phulwani, NK., et al. 2006. J Neurochem. 99: 1389-1402. PMID: 17074064
  5. Inhibitory effect of meloxicam, a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor, and ciglitazone, a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma ligand, on the growth of human ovarian cancers.  |  Xin, B., et al. 2007. Cancer. 110: 791-800. PMID: 17582802
  6. Diverse cardioprotective signaling mechanisms of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma ligands, 15-deoxy-Delta12,14-prostaglandin J2 and ciglitazone, in reperfusion injury: role of nuclear factor-kappaB, heat shock factor 1, and Akt.  |  Zingarelli, B., et al. 2007. Shock. 28: 554-63. PMID: 17589386
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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Ciglitazone, 5 mg

sc-200902
5 mg
$104.00

Ciglitazone, 25 mg

sc-200902A
25 mg
$428.00