Soluble in DMSO, methanol, acetone and ethyl acetate, insoluble in water
Purity:
>99%
Storage:
at -20℃
Original QC Data:
Shipping Conditions:
Ambient Temp.
Price and Availability of Genipin:
Size
Price
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50mg
USD 220
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100mg
USD 350
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Biological Activity:
Cell permeable inhibitor of uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). Increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP levels in pancreatic island cells. Induces apoptosis. Protein cross-linking agent. Anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic
References:
1.Ma C, Nie A, Zhang Z, et al. Genipin stimulates glucose transport in C2C12 myotubes via IRS-1 and calcium- dependent mechanism. J Endocrinol. 2012 Dec 20. 2. Parton LE, Ye CP, Coppari R et al. Glucose sensing by POMC neurons regulates glucose homeostasis and is impaired in obesity. Nature. 2007 Sep 13;449(7159):228-32. 3. Zhang CY, Parton LE, Ye CP, et al. Genipin inhibits UCP2-mediated proton leak and acutely reverses obesity- and high glucose-induced beta cell dysfunction in isolated pancreatic islets. Cell Metab. 2006 Jun;3(6):417-27.