A cell-permeable benzopyran compound that stimulates both LKB1 and CaMKK-mediated AMPK activity indirectly with no noticeable effect on purified AMPK, cellular AMP/ATP ratio, PI 3-K/Akt signaling and respiratory chain, and displays antidiabetic and antiobesity properties. Shown to induce phosphorylation of AMPK-Thr172 and ACC-Ser79 in L6 cells (EC50 = 4.3uM), C2C12 myocytes, 3T3-L1 preadipocytes and HepG2 hepatic cells, and enhance glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity in high fat-diet-induced obesity mouse model (10mg/kg, s.c.) with the lowering of cholesterol and nonesterified fatty acids.
Formula:C₃₁H₂₃NO₆
Molecular Weight:505.5
Solubility:DMSO (25mg/ml)
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or dH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
