Genipin

Genipin

CAT N°: 10010622
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Uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) is a mitochondrial carrier protein that is expressed in pancreatic islets and has been shown to negatively regulate glucose-stimulated insulin secretion.{15659,15658} High levels of UCP2 expression can disrupt pancreatic ? cell function and downregulate insulin secretion thereby contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes.{15660} Genipin, a compound isolated from Gardenis jasminoides Ellis fruits, was originally identified as a protein cross-linking agent. Genipin is a cell-permeable inhibitor of UCP2 activity.{15075} Genipin, at 5 µM, increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in isolated pancreatic islets chronically exposed to high levels of glucose.{15661} Genipin also exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic properties by inducing apoptosis in FaO rat hepatoma cells and human hepatocarcinoma Hep3B cells.{15662}

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