Clinically useful antidiabetic agent that lowers plasma glucose levels and improves insulin sensitivity. Inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis by activation of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway.Displays antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic actions in a variety of cancer cell lines. Induces autophagy via inhibition of the mTOR pathway.; Purity: > 98%; Molecular Weight: 165.63; Form/Appearance: powder, 5 g