Bioactivity | Aclimostat (ZGN-1061) is a potent inhibitor of the MetAP2 enzyme and displays favorable efficacy and safety in preclinical studies. ZGN-1061 produced similar efficacy as beloranib for weight loss, improvements in metabolic parameters in a mouse model of obesity and insulin resistance, and concordant changes in gene transcription in HepG2 cells[1]. |
Name | Aclimostat |
CAS | 2082752-83-6 |
Formula | C26H42N2O6 |
Molar Mass | 478.62 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
Reference | [1]. Burkey BF, Hoglen NC, Inskeep P, Wyman M, Hughes TE, Vath JE. Preclinical Efficacy and Safety of the Novel Antidiabetic, Antiobesity MetAP2 Inhibitor ZGN-1061. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2018 May;365(2):301-313. |