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Pioglitazone HCl is the hydrochloride salt preparation of Pioglitazone, a specific ligand of PPAR-γ (peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ). Pioglitazone is a thiazolidinedione compound described to produce antiinflammatory and antiarteriosclerotic  effects. Pioglitazone is demonstrated to prevent L-NAME-induced coronary inflammation and arteriosclerosis and to suppress increased TNF-α mRNA produced by aspirin-induced gastric mucosal injury. Pioglitazone Hydrochloride is an activator of PPAR γ.