2-(Tetradecylthio)acetic acid is a pan-peroxisome proliferator activated receptor (pan-PPAR) activator. It is known to induce hypolipidemia, reduce plasma lipids, and enhance hepatic fatty acid oxidation in rodents. It also increases the expression of genes involved in fatty acid uptake, activation, accumulation, and oxidation.
- Pan-PPAR activator
- Induces hypolipidemia
- Reduces plasma lipids
- Enhances hepatic fatty acid oxidation
- Increases expression of genes involved in fatty acid uptake, activation, accumulation, and oxidation