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Acarbose

CAT: 0804-HY-B0089-01Size: 200 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Description
Acarbose (BAY g 5421), antihyperglycemic agent, is an orally active alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (IC50=11 nM) . Acarbose can potentiate the hypoglycemic effects of sulfonylureas or insulin[1][2][3].
CAS Number
56180-94-0
Product Name Alternative
BAY g 5421
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Glycosidase
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Acarbose.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.97
Solubility
H2O : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
OC[C@H]([C@]1(O[C@@H]2[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]([C@H](O2)C)N[C@]3(C=C(CO)[C@H]([C@@H]([C@H]3O)O)O)[H])[H])O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]1O)O)O[C@@]([H])([C@@H]([C@H](C=O)O)O)[C@@H](CO)O
Molecular Formula
C25H43NO18
Molecular Weight
645.60
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Zhang Q, et al. Acarbose Reduces Blood Glucose by Activating miR-10a-5p and miR-664 in Diabetic Rats. PLoS One. 2013 Nov 18;8 (11) :e79697.|[2]Chan KC, et al. Pleiotropic effects of acarbose on atherosclerosis development in rabbits are mediated via upregulating AMPK signals. Sci Rep. 2016 Dec 7;6:3864|[3]Hanefeld M, et al. Acarbose: oral anti-diabetes drug with additional cardiovascular benefits [published correction appears in Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2009 Mar;7 (3) :330]. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2008;6 (2) :153-163.|[4]Yee HS, et al. A review of the safety and efficacy of acarbose in diabetes mellitus. Pharmacotherapy. 1996;16 (5) :792-805.|[5]Oki T, et al. Evaluation of alpha-glucosidase inhibition by using an immobilized assay system. Biol Pharm Bull. 2000;23 (9) :1084-1087.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
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