Ertugliflozin (PF-04971729) L-pyroglutamic acid is a potent, selective and orally active inhibitor of the sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2), with an IC50 of 0.877 nM for h-SGLT2[1]. A drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus[2]. IC50: 0.877 nM (h-SGLT2)[1].
Ertugliflozin (PF-04971729) demonstrates >2000-fold selectivity for SGLT2 inhibition (relative to SGLT1) in vitro[3].
Ertugliflozin (PF-04971729) reveals a concentration-dependent glucosuria after oral administration to rats[3].
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