Uses of perfluorinated carboylic acid derivatives for the manufacture of a medicament for the modulation of body mass

摘要

The molecules of formula (1) are useful in treating diabetes, obesity, hypercholesterolaemia, hyperlipidaemia, cancer, inflammation of other conditions in which modulation of lipid or eicosanoid status or functions may be desirable. Formula (1): Z 1 -X-Z 2 wherein (a) Z 1 represents CO 2 H or a derivative thereof; (b) Z 2 represents F, H, -CO 2 H or a derivative thereof; and (c) X represents fluorinated alkylene; or a solvate thereof, for example a perfluorinated fatty acid or derivative thereof.