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Vildagliptin

Vildagliptin is an inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP4) that increases levels of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). Vildagliptin’s inhibition of DPP4 results in anti-diabetic and anti-hyperglycemic benefits, including increases in serum insulin and β-cell mass, decreases in serum glucagon, restoration of insulin/IGF1 signaling, and improved endoplasmic reticular stress in animal models. Additionally, this compound displays neuroprotective and cognition enhancing activities, attenuating amyloid-β (Aβ) pathology, tau phosphorylation, and release of inflammatory markers as well as improving memory retention in animal models; this indicates potential benefit as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease with further investigation.

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18978954

Cas No.

274901-16-5

Purity

≥97%

Formula

C17H25N3O2

Formula Wt.

303.40

IUPAC Name

1-[2-[(3-hydroxy-1-adamantyl)amino]acetyl]pyrrolidine-2-carbonitrile

Synonym

(2S)-(((3-Hydroxyadamantan-1-yl)amino)acetyl)pyrrolidine-2-carbonitrile; Galvus; (2R)-1-(2-((3-Hydroxy-1-adamantyl)amino)acetyl)pyrrolidine-2-carbonitrile; 1-(2-((3-Hydroxy-1-adamantyl)amino)acetyl)pyrrolidine -2-carbonitrile

Melting Point

148-152°C

Appearance

White to off white powder

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Shimizu S, Hosooka T, Matsuda T, et al. DPP4 inhibitor vildagliptin preserves β-cell mass through amelioration of endoplasmic reticulum stress in C/EBPB transgenic mice. J Mol Endocrinol. 2012 Aug 30;49(2):125-35. PMID: 22822047.

Thornberry NA, Gallwitz B. Mechanism of action of inhibitors of dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 (DPP-4). Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Aug;23(4):479-86. PMID: 19748065.

Balas B, Baig MR, Watson C, et al. The dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor vildagliptin suppresses endogenous glucose production and enhances islet function after single-dose administration in type 2 diabetic patients. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Apr;92(4):1249-55. PMID: 17244786.

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