Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

Genipin has been used:in chemosensitivity assayin the preparation of recombinant human (rh)-odontogenic ameloblast-associated protein (ODAM) -impregnated collagen gel and in vitro mineralization assayin 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.

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.

Packaging

25, 125 mg in glass bottle