Metabolic Characterization of a Putative Novel Antidiabetic Drug, GTI-421

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to define and characterize a novel putative metabolic therapy. Specifically we seek to characterize a compound, GTI-421, which inhibits hepatic glucose transport by establishing the therapeutic efficacy of GTI-421, and define its mechanism of action. The premise of this project is that hepatic glucose transporter (GLUT) blockade mimics the beneficial effects of generalized fasting. Finding a GLUT inhibitor is therefore expected to enhance hepatic and extrahepatic metabolism through canonical fasting response pathways. We have made significant strides toward our stated goals during this reporting period. Our major objectives and advances as they relate to these advances are described herein.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1055801

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  • Brian J DeBosch

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  • University of Washington

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  • Biomedical Research
  • Body Weight
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Liver Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Metabolism
  • Stem Cells
  • Therapy

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