NCIt definition : An agent belonging to the glitazone class of antidiabetic agents with antihyperglycemic
and anti-inflammatory activities. In addition to its selective affinity for peroxisome
proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) gamma and its ability to lower blood glucose
levels, rosiglitazone also exerts anti-inflammatory activity through its ability to
inhibit nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-KB) activity and increase I-kappaB levels. In addition,
rosiglitazone may cause fluid retention and may worsen congestive heart failure. This
agent is also associated with an increased risk of heart attacks.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: The active ingredient in a drug that helps control the amount of glucose
(sugar) in the blood and is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some
types of cancer. Rosiglitazone stops cells from growing and may prevent the growth
of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. It is a type of thiazolidinedione and
a type of antiangiogenesis agent.;