Diacylglycerol acyltransferase (DGAT) inhibitor. Excessive accumulation of triacetylglycerol produced by DGAT may cause fatty liver, obesity and hypertriglyceridemia, which may lead to atherosclerosis, diabetes and metabolic disorders.Source:Humcola sp. FO-2942Formula:C26H24O10 Solubility:Soluble in methanol, benzene or ethyl acetate. Insoluble in H2O or hexane.Molecular Weight:~496.5Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer or ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.