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Thiazolidinediones Summary

Description: THIAZOLES with two keto oxygens. Members are insulin-sensitizing agents which overcome INSULIN RESISTANCE by activation of the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma).

Also Known As: Glitazones

Networked: 1363 relevant articles (109 outcomes, 161 trials/studies) for this Bio-Agent

Key Diseases for which Thiazolidinediones is Relevant

  1. Insulin Resistance : 26 outcomes 24 studies in 348 results
  2. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MODY) : 14 outcomes 12 studies in 192 results
  3. Weight Gain : 9 outcomes 4 studies in 91 results
  4. Weight Loss (Weight Reduction) : 8 outcomes 7 studies in 55 results
  5. Inflammation : 7 outcomes 7 studies in 52 results
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Drugs Related to Thiazolidinediones

  1. Insulin (Novolin)
  2. Metformin (Glucophage)
  3. PPAR gamma
  4. Glucose (Dextrose)
  5. Fibric Acids (Fibrates)
  6. Ligands
  7. pioglitazone (Actos)
  8. rosiglitazone (Avandia)
  9. troglitazone (Rezulin)
  10. Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR)
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Therapies Related to Thiazolidinediones

  1. Caloric Restriction
  2. Stents
  3. Phototherapy (Light Therapy)
  4. Lasers (Laser)
  5. Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)
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