Description
A triterpene glycoside; inhibits glucose-induced phosphorylation of serine 70 on S6K1 and serine 2448 on mTOR, caspase-3 activity, and apoptosis, as well as increases authophagy in MIN-6 pancreatic β cells at 5 µg/ml; has been used as a reference compound to compare the potency of plant-derived sweet taste inhibitors.
Formal name: (3β,4α,16β,21β,22α)-28-(acetyloxy)-16,22,23-trihydroxy-21-[[(2E)-2-methyl-1-oxo-2-buten-1-yl]oxy]olean-12-en-3-yl-β-D-glucopyranosiduronic acid
Synonyms: (+)-Gymnemic Acid I
Molecular weight: 807
CAS: 122168-40-5
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A crystalline solid