4-hydroxy-3-[4-(2-hydroxyphenyl)phenyl]-6-oxo-7H-thieno[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile

Activator of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). Directly stimulated partially purified rat liver AMPK (EC50= 0.8 µM),

inhibited fatty acid synthesis in primary rat hepatocytes (IC50 = 3.2 µM).

OTAVAchemicals Catalogue Number: 7070707027
CAS Registry Number: 844499-71-4
Purity: 95%+ (HPLC)

Ref.: Cell Met. 2006, 3, 403 – 416

Abstract: Activation of AMPK in peripheral tissues has been shown to alleviate the symptoms of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome. A-769662 activates AMPK both allosterically and by inhibiting dephosphorylation of AMPK on Thr-172, similar to the effects of AMP. A-769662 protects the heart against ischemia-reperfusion injury, inhibits the Na -K -ATPase and protects gastric epithelial cells from Helicobacter pylori induced apoptosis etc. 

DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2006.05.005