PROPIONIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

摘要

Novel propionic acid derivatives represented by general formula (I) (wherein R represents the group (a) or (b) and R1 through R10 are each as defined in Claim 1) or medicinally acceptable salts thereof; and medicinal compositions containing the same. These derivatives and salts have excellent hypoglycemic effects and can be expected to reduce the blood lipid level, thus being promising as remedies for diabetes and complications thereof and for related diseases such as hyperlipidemia.