DIASTEREOISOMERS OF 4-HYDROXYISOLEUCINE AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The invention relates to configurational isomers 4-hydroxyisoleucine, and to lactones, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and prodrugs thereof, to processes for their preparation, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. The isomers of the invention exhibit insulinotropic activity and thus may be useful for the prevention and treatment of disorders of carbohydrate or lipid metabolism, including diabetes mellitus (type 1 and type 2 diabetes), pre-diabetes, and Metabolic Syndrome.