GLP-1 POTENTIATORS FROM HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

摘要

A compound for controlling blood glucose level has a structure shown in Formula I:; ;wherein R5-R8 are as defined herein. A method for controlling blood glucose level includes administering to a subject in need thereof a compound of Formula I. The method further includes administering to the subject a GLP-1 receptor ligand. The compound and the GLP-1 receptor ligand may be administered together. The compound may be Galanal A or Galanal B. The GLP-1 receptor ligand may be GLP-1 or exendin-4.