Description
AM4668 is a potent and selective G-protein coupled receptor 40(GPR40) agonist with EC50 value of 3.6 nM in an IP3 assay in GPR40 transfected A9 cells. It is more potent than AMG 837 and possesses excellent pharmacokinetic properties across species. It could reduce the plasma glucose levels in an OGTT study in human GPR40 knock-in mice. It inhibits insulin secretion from isolated pancreatic islets