Acifran

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An agonist of niacin receptors capable of mimicking niacin's ability to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Acifran produces these effects at lower doses and without the skin flushing side-effects associated with niacin treatment.

**Synonyms:** - 4,5-dihydro-5-methy1-4-oxo-5-pheny1-2-furancarboxylic acid - ACIFRAN - AY-25,712