A series of indole carboxylic acid derivatives were designed and synthesized. Their anti-type 2 diabetes activity was evaluated in HepG2 cell and db/db mice. The results showed that compounds 8c, 17a, 17b, 15a and 15b could significantly increase glucose consumption in HepG2 cell. Furthermore, compound 8c was able to lower the blood glucose level and induce less weight gain in db/db mice.
Keywords: Anti-type 2 diabetes activity; Design; Indole carboxylic acid derivatives; Synthesis.
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