AS1949490 is a potent, selective SHIP2 phosphatase inhibitor. AS1949490 activates insulin signaling pathways in liver and lowers glucose levels in diabetic mice.
AS1949490 is also known as (3-[(4-chlorobenzyl)oxy]-N-[(1S)-1-phenylethyl]-2-thiophenecarboxamide). It enhances the phosphorylation of Akt, glucose consumption and glucose uptake in L6 myotubes. AS1949490 has the ability to block gluconeogenesis in FAO (cell line) hepatocytes.