Term Name: linagliptin
Synonyms: (R)-8-(3-aminopiperidin-1-yl)-7-but-2-ynyl-3-methyl-1-(4-methylquinazolin-2-ylmethyl)-3,7-dihydro-purine-2,6-dione, 8-[(3R)-3-aminopiperidin-1-yl]-7-(but-2-yn-1-yl)-3-methyl-1-[(4-methylquinazolin-2-yl)methyl]-3,7-dihydro-1H-purine-2,6-dione, BI 1356, linagliptin, Tradjenta
Definition: A xanthine that is 7H-xanthine bearing (4-methylquinazolin-2-yl)methyl, methyl, but-2-yn-1-yl and 3-aminopiperidin-1-yl substituents at positions 1, 3, 7 and 8 respectively (the R-enantiomer). Used for treatment of type II diabetes.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:68610]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: aminopiperidine quinazolines
has_functional_parent: 7H-xanthine
has_role: EC 3.4.14.5 (dipeptidyl-peptidase IV) inhibitor hypoglycemic agent