GW-4869 is a cell-permeable, non-competitive inhibitor of neutral sphingomyelinases (IC50 = 1 μM). It inhibits TNF-α-mediated sphingomyelin hydrolysis (100% inhibition at 20 μM). GW4869 is cytotoxic to high phosphatidylserine-expressing myeloma cells. Blockade of exosome generation with GW4869 dampens the sepsis-induced inflammation and cardiac dysfunction.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.