D5035
1,1-Dimethylbiguanide hydrochloride
≥97%
Synonym(s):
Metformin
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Linear Formula:
NH2C(=NH)NHC(=NH)N(CH3)2 · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
165.62
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
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Assay
≥97%
mp
223-226 °C (lit.)
SMILES string
Cl[H].CN(C)C(=N)NC(N)=N
InChI
1S/C4H11N5.ClH/c1-9(2)4(7)8-3(5)6;/h1-2H3,(H5,5,6,7,8);1H
InChI key
OETHQSJEHLVLGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Biochem/physiol Actions
Metformin is an antidiabetic agent that reduces blood glucose levels and improves insulin sensitivity. Its metabolic effects, including the inhibition of hepatic gluconeogenesis, are mediated at least in part by activation of the LKB1-AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) pathway. Activation of this pathway also appears to be involved in the antiproliferative and proapoptotic actions of metformin in cancer cell lines.
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Mahvash Zakikhani et al.
Cancer research, 66(21), 10269-10273 (2006-10-26)
Recent population studies provide clues that the use of metformin may be associated with reduced incidence and improved prognosis of certain cancers. This drug is widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, where it is often referred to
A Isakovic et al.
Cellular and molecular life sciences : CMLS, 64(10), 1290-1302 (2007-04-21)
The present study reports for the first time a dual antiglioma effect of the well-known antidiabetic drug metformin. In low-density cultures of the C6 rat glioma cell line, metformin blocked the cell cycle progression in G(0)/G(1) phase without inducing significant
Mhairi C Towler et al.
Circulation research, 100(3), 328-341 (2007-02-20)
The AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) system acts as a sensor of cellular energy status that is conserved in all eukaryotic cells. It is activated by increases in the cellular AMP:ATP ratio caused by metabolic stresses that either interfere with ATP
Dennis C Gore et al.
Annals of surgery, 241(2), 334-342 (2005-01-15)
Hyperglycemia and accelerated muscle catabolism have been shown to adversely affect immune response and survival. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of metformin on glucose kinetics and muscle protein metabolism in severely burned patients and assess
T W Hale et al.
Diabetologia, 45(11), 1509-1514 (2002-11-19)
The aim of this study was to characterize the milk-to-plasma ratio and infant dose for metformin in breastfeeding women, and to measure plasma concentrations and assess any effects in their infants. We hypothesized that metformin used by mothers is safe
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