GSK256073 is a potent, selective and orally active GPR109A agonist and a long-lasting and non-flushing HCA2 full agonist with a pEC50 of 7.5 (human HCA2). GSK256073 acutely improves glucose homeostasis via inhibition of lipolysis and has the potential for the study of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)and dyslipidemia[1][2]. GPR109A: G-protein coupled receptor 109A; HCA2: hydroxy-carboxylic acid receptor 2
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