| abstract |
Thiazolidinedione derivatives represented by general formula (I), (wherein R1 represents hydrogen or an optionally substituted hydrocarbon or heterocyclic residue, R2 represents hydrogen or an alkyl group optionally substituted by hydroxy, X represents oxygen or sulfur, m represents 0 or 1, and n represents an integer of 1 to 3) and salts thereof are new compounds effective in reducing the blood sugar and blood lipid levels, thus being useful for treating diabetes and hyperlipemia. |