Advances in SGLT2 Inhibitors for Type 2 Diabetes Management

Mohd. Javed Naim ¹*

This review highlights novel SGLT2 inhibitors, emphasizing their potential in enhancing therapeutic options for type 2 diabetes management.

Abstract

Background: Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have emerged as a significant class of medications for the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, offering improved glycemic control and cardiovascular benefits. This review focuses on the development of various SGLT2 inhibitors, highlighting their chemical structures, pharmacological properties, and therapeutic potential. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted, summarizing the synthesis and biological evaluation of multiple SGLT2 inhibitors, including novel compounds derived from C-aryl glucoside scaffolds, C-glucosides, and 5α-carba-β-D-glucopyranose derivatives. Studies utilized various techniques, such as click chemistry, Friedel-Crafts alkylation, and pharmacokinetic assessments, to evaluate the efficacy and selectivity of these inhibitors. Results: Several promising compounds were identified, including compound 1 (GCC5694A) with an IC50 of 0.460 nM against SGLT2 and strong selectivity for SGLT1, and compound 26, which exhibited an IC50 of 4.47 nM, surpassing dapagliflozin. Novel derivatives, such as compound 22 (IC50 = 47 nM) and compound 27, demonstrated significant inhibitory effects and selectivity profiles. Pharmacokinetic studies revealed compounds like compound 28 had enhanced half-lives compared to established drugs like sergliflozin. Additionally, compounds such as the nitric oxide-releasing dapagliflozin derivative exhibited dual anti-diabetic and anti-thrombotic properties. Conclusion: The ongoing development of SGLT2 inhibitors demonstrates substantial advancements in therapeutic options for type 2 diabetes. The structural modifications and novel compounds explored in this review highlight the potential for improved efficacy and safety profiles, suggesting that these new agents could play a vital role in diabetes management and warrant further clinical investigation.

Keywords: SGLT2 inhibitors, pharmacokinetics, glucose metabolism, drug development, diabetes therapy

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