| abstract |
Thiazolidine derivatives of formula (I):n n (in which: R¹, R², R⁴, R⁵ are each hydrogen or alkyl; and R³ is hydrogen, aliphatic acyl, alkoxycarbonyl, or arylcarbonyl) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are anti-hypertensive agents and are useful in the treatment of obesity-related hypertension and for the preparation of uses for such treatment. |