General description
Genipin is a natural cross linking agent, which is extracted from gardenia fruit. It prevents lipid peroxidation and production of nitric oxide. Genipin protects the hippocampal neurons from the toxicity of Alzheimer′s amyloid β protein. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenesis effects. Genipin is involved in drug delivery system.
Application
Genipin has been used:
- in chemosensitivity assay
- in the preparation of recombinant human (rh)-odontogenic ameloblast-associated protein (ODAM) -impregnated collagen gel and in vitro mineralization assay
- in genipin gel preparation
Biochem/physiol Actions
Genipin stimulates insulin secretion in UCP2-dependent manner (Uncoupling protein 2). Genipin is a protein, collagen, gelatin, and chitosan cross-linker.
Features and Benefits
This compound is featured on the InsR page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.
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- UPC:
- 41105500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- Yes
- MPN:
- G4796-125MG
- CAS:
- 6902-77-8
