A series of 2-aryloxy-2-methyl-propionic acid compounds and related analogues were designed, synthesized, and evaluated for their PPAR agonist activities. 2-[(5,7-Dipropyl-3-trifluoromethyl)-benzisoxazol-6-yloxy]-2-methylpropionic acid (4) was identified as a PPARalpha/gamma dual agonist with relative PPARalpha selectivity and demonstrated potent efficacy in lowering both glucose and lipids in animal models without causing body weight gain. The PPARalpha activity of 4 appeared to have played a significant role in lowering glucose levels in db/db mice.

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