What is "triacsin c"

n. (context biochemistry English) A potent vasodilator and inhibitor of long fatty acyl CoA synthetase.

Triacsin C is a potent inhibitor of long fatty acyl CoA synthetase. It blocks β-cell apoptosis, induced by fatty acids (lipoapoptosis) in a rat model of obesity. In addition, it blocks the de novo synthesis of triglycerides, diglycerides, and cholesterol esters, thus interfering with lipid metabolism.

In addition, triacsin C is a potent vasodilator.

Inhibition of lipid metabolism reduces/removes lipid droplets from HuH7 cells. In hepatitis C infected HuH7 cells, this reduction/removal of lipid droplets significantly reduces virion formation and release.