A cell-permeable alkynedihydrocinnamic acid that acts as a potent GPR40/FFA1 agonist (EC50=40.7nM in inducing Ca2+ mobilization in hFFA1-expressing 1321N1 cells) with >100-fold selectivity over GPR43/FFA2, GPR41/FFA3, and a panel of 56 other receptors, ion channels, and transporters. Reported to enhance 12mM glucose-induced insulin secretion from rat INS-1E B-cells (by 34% at 10uM) and exhibit good aqueous solubility (199uM in PBS at pH 7.4), as well as chemical and metabolic stability.
Formula:C₁₆H₁₁Cl₂NO₂
Molecular Weight:320.2
Solubility:DMSO
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4°C. Do not freeze. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
