Metformin

  • Chemical Properties
CAS No. 657-24-9 Cat. No. BCP48284
Name Metformin
Synonyms 1,1-Dimethylbiguanide;Fluamine;
Formula C4H11N5 M. Wt 129.16
  • Biological Activity
Description Metformin is an agent belonging to the biguanide class of antidiabetics with antihyperglycemic activity. Metformin is associated with a very low incidence of lactic acidosis. This agent helps reduce LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and is not associated with weight gain, and prevents the cardiovascular complications of diabetes. Metformin is not metabolized and is excreted unchanged by the kidneys.
Pathways PI3K/Akt/mTOR Epigenetics 
Targets AMPK 

Structure

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