Potent and subtype-selective (>1000-fold) PPARgamma agonist. Angiogenesis inhibitor. Apoptosis inhibitor. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hyperlipidemic agent. Antidiabetic. The glucose-lowering effect in rats is 100-fold more potent than that of troglitazone.Storage and Stability:Short-term Storage: +4°CLong-term Storage: -20°CStable for at least 2 years after receipt when stored at -20°C. Store solutions at -20°C in the dark.