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1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride (CAS 1115-70-4)

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Alternate Names:
1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride is also known as Metformin Hydrochloride.
Application:
1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride is a antihyperglycemic biguanide with diverse biological activities, including the stimulation of AMPK.
CAS Number:
1115-70-4
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
165.62
Molecular Formula:
C4H11N5•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride is widely utilized in biochemical and physiological research for its role in modulating metabolic pathways. This compound is particularly valuable for studies focused on the mechanisms of enzyme action within cellular energy processes. Research involving 1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride typically examines its effects on mitochondrial activities and its influence on AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a critical regulator of cellular energy homeostasis. Additionally, the compound is used to investigate how alterations in metabolic signaling can impact cell growth and survival. Furthermore, studies with 1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride explore its role in influencing glucose utilization and lipid metabolism, providing insights into cellular responses to varying energy demands.


1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride (CAS 1115-70-4) References

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1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride, 10 mg

sc-202000F
10 mg
$20.00

1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride, 1 g

sc-202000
1 g
$30.00

1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride, 5 g

sc-202000A
5 g
$42.00

1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride, 10 g

sc-202000B
10 g
$62.00

1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride, 50 g

sc-202000C
50 g
$153.00

1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride, 100 g

sc-202000D
100 g
$255.00

1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride, 250 g

sc-202000E
250 g
$500.00

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fryer et alFryer et al. (PubMed ID 11994296) used 1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride (metformin hydrochloride) to activate AMPK in hepatocytes without having to increase AMP:ATP ratios. -SCBT Publication Review
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