DDN is a selective insulin receptor (Insulin Receptor) activator, an insulin sensitizer, and a glucose-lowering insulin mimetic with oral bioavailability. DDN can directly bind to the receptor kinase domain and induce Akt and ERK phosphorylation, and it can also enhance insulin's effect on glucose uptake. DDN significantly reduces blood glucose levels in wild-type and diabetic ob/ob and db/db mice.

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.