Product Overview
Buformin hydrochloride | T20029 | TargetMol Chemicals
CAS: 1190-53-0
Smiles: Cl.CCCCNC(=N)NC(N)=N
Formula: C6H16ClN5
Pathway: PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling
Target: AMPK
Receptor: N/A
Bioactivity: Buformin hydrochloride is a potent AMPK activator, an oral antidiabetic drug of the biguanide class. Buformin delays the absorption of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract increases insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake into cells and inhibits synthesis of glucose by the liver. Biguanides may antagonize the action of glucagon, thus reducing fasting glucose levels.
Molecular Weight: 193, 68
