| Bioactivity | Biguanide is an orally active antihyperglycemic agent. Biguanide inhibits mitochondrial ATP production, activates the LKB1-AMPK signaling pathway, and damages the energy homeostasis. Biguanide exhibits potential in ameliorating the type 2 diabetes and the insulin-associated cancers[1]. |
| CAS | 56-03-1 |
| Formula | C2H7N5 |
| Molar Mass | 101.11 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Pollak M. Metformin and other biguanides in oncology: advancing the research agenda. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2010 Sep;3(9):1060-5. |