Atglistatin inhibits lipolysis in cell and organ cultures by targeting ATGL with no cytotoxicity up to a concentration of 50 μM.
In vivo
In vivo, Atglistatin (i.p.) results in Dose and time-dependent inhibition of lipolysis. Oral treatment of Atglistatin causes a dose-dependent decrease in FA and glycerol of up to 50% and 62%, respectively, and also causes a strong reduction in plasma TG levels (43%). In addition, Atglistatin shows a distinct tissue distribution and primarily accumulates in liver and adipose tissue.