MSDC 0160 (Mitoglitazone) is a mitochondrial target of thiazolidinediones (mTOT)-modulating insulin sensitizer and a modulator of mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) . MSDC 0160 is a thiazolidinedione (TZD) with antidiabetic and neuroprotective activities. MSDC 0160 has the potential for Alzheimer′s disease .