Evogliptin, also known as DA-1229, is a potent and selective DPP4 inhibitor (dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitor). Evogliptin improves insulin resistance and delays the onset of diabetes. Evogliptin improves the insulin sensitivity in HF mice and delays the onset of diabetes in young db/db mice. DA-1229 monotherapy (5 mg for 12 weeks) improved HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose level, OGTT results and β-cell function. This drug was well tolerated in Korean subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Evogliptin hydrochloride (DA-1229 hydrochloride) is an orally available DPP4 inhibitor with significant and durable hypoglycemic effects in mouse models. Evogliptin hydrochloride also inhibits the generation of inflammatory and fibrotic signals in hepatocytes by inducing autophagy. Evogliptin hydrochloride can be used in the research of type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, renal impairment and chronic liver inflammation[1].
