Metformin

Catalogue Number: CV-1023-1-RPE

Manufacturer:rPeptide
Physical state:Lyophilized
Type:Biochemicals
Shipping Condition:RT
Unit(s): 5 g

Description

Description: Clinically useful antidiabetic agent. Lowers plasma glucose levels and improves insulin sensitivity. Inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis by activation of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway. Displays antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic actions in a variety of cancer cell lines. Induces autophagy via inhibition of the mTOR pathway. Activates PGC1a and improves mitochondrial dynamics in renal tubular cells. Upregulates SIRT1 activity in endothelial cells. Neuroprotective and lowers a-synuclein phosphorylation in the Parkinson's disease MPTP mouse model.