| Bioactivity | GQ-16 is a moderate affinity ligand for the ligand-binding domain (LBD) of PPARγ, exhibiting a Ki of 160 nM. GQ-16 is an effective inhibitor of Cdk5-mediated phosphorylation of PPARγ. GQ-16 is a partial agonist of PPARγ with reduced adipogenic actions. GQ-16 promotes insulin Sensitization without weight gain[1]. | |||||||||
| Name | GQ-16 | |||||||||
| CAS | 870554-67-9 | |||||||||
| Formula | C19H16BrNO3S | |||||||||
| Molar Mass | 418.30 | |||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | |||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | |||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Angélica A Amato, et al. GQ-16, a novel peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) ligand, promotes insulin sensitization without weight gain. J Biol Chem. 2012 Aug 10;287(33):28169-79. |