57126-62-2

57126-62-2 structure

Name: Charantin
Chemical Name: Charantin
CAS Number: 57126-62-2
Molecular Formula: C₁₀₅H₁₇₈O₁₈
Molecular Weight: 822.92
Catalog: Biochemical Natural product
Create Date: 2018-12-13 13:29:08
Modify Date: 2025-09-11 10:09:20
Charantin is a steroidal saponin isolated from Momordica charantia, and has insulin-like activity, by increasing the release of insulin and slowing down gluconeogenesis. Charantin can against GSK-3[1].

Name	Charantin
Synonyms	Monordica Charantia

Description	Charantin is a steroidal saponin isolated from Momordica charantia, and has insulin-like activity, by increasing the release of insulin and slowing down gluconeogenesis. Charantin can against GSK-3[1].
Related Catalog	Signaling Pathways >> Stem Cell/Wnt >> GSK-3 Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease Signaling Pathways >> PI3K/Akt/mTOR >> GSK-3
Target	GSK-3[1]
References	[1]. Wang HY, et al. Differential anti-diabetic effects and mechanism of action of charantin-rich extract of Taiwanese Momordica charantia between type 1 and type 2 diabetic mice. Food Chem Toxicol. 2014 Jul;69:347-56.