Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of 5-Benzylidenepyrimidine-2,4,6(1<i>H</i>,3<i>H</i>,5<i>H</i>)-trione Derivatives for the Treatment of Obesity-Related Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholicfattyliverdisease (NAFLD), one of chronic liverdiseases, seems to be rising as the obesity epidemic continues. In this study, 54 novel (thio)barbituric acid derivatives have been synthesized and evaluated for pharmacological activity. 7h exhibited potent glucose-lowering effects on insulin-resistant HepG2 cells and regulated adiponectin and leptin expression in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Oral