The present application discloses a compound of formula (I) or a salt thereof: (I) and compositions comprising such compound or salt thereof. The use of such compound, salt thereof or composition comprising same for treating anemia or leukopenia, fibrosis, cancer, hypertension and/or a metabolic condition in a subject is also disclosed.

The present invention relates to a class of fatty acid compounds, a preparation method thereof and use thereof. The fatty acid compounds have the structure of the formula I, which has the ability to activate APMK and inhibit the glucose output in mouse primary hepatocytes. The fatty acid compounds can be used in preparing a medicament for the treatment of obesity or diabetes. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a class of fatty acid compounds, a preparation method thereof and use thereof. The fatty acid compounds have the structure of the formula I, which has the ability to activate APMK and inhibit the glucose output in mouse primary hepatocytes. The fatty acid compounds can be used in preparing a medicament for the treatment of obesity or diabetes. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a class of fatty acid compounds, a preparation method thereof and use thereof. The fatty acid compounds have the structure of the formula I, which has the ability to activate APMK and inhibit the glucose output in mouse primary hepatocytes. The fatty acid compounds can be used in preparing a medicament for the treatment of obesity or diabetes.

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8-[2-(2-Pentyl-cyclopropylmethyl)-cyclopropyl]-octanoic acid (DCP-LA) has an action to promote synthesis and regeneration of elastin, and is useful as an agent for the prophylaxis or improvement of wrinkles, and an anti-aging drug.