Acarbose sulfate
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Acarbose (BAY g 5421) sulfate, antihyperglycemic agent, is an orally active alpha-glucosidase inhibitor (IC50=11 nM). Acarbose sulfate can potentiate the hypoglycemic effects of sulfonylureas or insulin.
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- CAS No.: 1221158-13-9
- Formula: C25H45NO22S
- Molecular Weight:743.68
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Acarbose sulfate
More- Research (Wash D C). 2026 Feb 25:9:1161. [Abstract]
- J Neuroinflammation. 2026 May 2;23(1):206. [Abstract]
- Antioxidants (Basel). 2026 May 29;15(6):688. [Abstract]
- Aging Cell. 2026 Jan 20;25(2):e70352.
- Nat Prod Bioprospect. 2023 Jan 9;13(1):2. [Abstract]
- Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Feb 6;26(3):1381. [Abstract]
- Front Pharmacol. 2025 Apr 30:16:1573032. [Abstract]
- Pest Manag Sci. 2021 Nov;77(11):5294-5303. [Abstract]
- J Infect Dis. 2025 Nov 12:jiaf567. [Abstract]
- Phytochemistry. 2022 Apr:196:113083. [Abstract]
- Biochem Syst Ecol. 2025 Oct.
- Bratisl Lek Listy. 2026 Jun 17.
- SSRN. 2025 Jul 25.
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Bio/Physico-chemical Assay
Biological Activity
Acarbose (1, 2, and 3 μM) dose- and time-dependently inhibits TNF-α-induced VSMC proliferation and migration. Acarbose (1, 2, and 3 μM) dose-dependently decreases β-galactosidase, Ras expression and increased p-AMPK expression in TNF-α pre-treated A7r5 cells[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 1221158-13-9
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Molecular Weight 743.68
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Formula C25H45NO22S
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SMILES
O[C@@H]1C(CO)=C[C@H](N[C@H]2[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O[C@@H]3[C@@H](CO)O[C@H](O[C@@H]4[C@@H](CO)O[C@@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@H]4O)[C@H](O)[C@H]3O)O[C@@H]2C)[C@H](O)[C@H]1O.O=S(O)(O)=O
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Synonyms
Bay-g 5421 sulfate
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
?Actinoplanes sp. SE50/110
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Publications (13)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Research (Wash D C)
Repurposed Acarbose Targets Nidogen-1 to Remodel the Tumor Stroma and Suppress Portal Vein Tumor Thrombus in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. [Abstract]2026 Feb 25:9:1161. PMID: 41756725 -
J Neuroinflammation
Acarbose modulates microglial Pkm2 acetylation to reshape immunometabolism and preserve retinal neurons after ischemia-reperfusion. [Abstract]2026 May 2;23(1):206. PMID: 42069589 -
Antioxidants (Basel)
Bioactive Extracts and Constituents from Taraxacum mongolicum: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Enzyme-Inhibitory, and Molecular Docking Studies. [Abstract]2026 May 29;15(6):688. PMID: 42351994 -
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Nat Prod Bioprospect
2023 Jan 9;13(1):2. PMID: 36617588 -
Int J Mol Sci
Discovery of TRPV4-Targeting Small Molecules with Anti-Influenza Effects Through Machine Learning and Experimental Validation. [Abstract]2025 Feb 6;26(3):1381. PMID: 39941149 -
Front Pharmacol
Canagliflozin alleviates progestin resistance by suppressing RARβ/CRABP2 signaling in THRB knockout endometrial cancer cells. [Abstract]2025 Apr 30:16:1573032. PMID: 40371351 -
Pest Manag Sci
Suppression of Bta11975, an α-glucosidase, by RNA interference reduces transmission of tomato chlorosis virus by Bemisia tabaci. [Abstract]2021 Nov;77(11):5294-5303. PMID: 34310017
Acarbose sulfate purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Pest Manag Sci. 2021 Nov;77(11):5294-5303. [Abstract]
Effects of Acarbose (500-2000 ng/μL) concentration on AGLU activity in Bemisia tabaci MED. Addition of 750 ng/μL of Acarbose to the nutrient solution caused about 50% inhibition of AGLU activity in B. tabaci MED.
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J Infect Dis
Ampicillin/Sulbactam in Combination with Ceftazidime/Avibactam against Metallo-β-Lactamase-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: A Genomics-Informed Mechanism-Based Model. [Abstract]2025 Nov 12:jiaf567. PMID: 41223187 -
Phytochemistry
2022 Apr:196:113083. PMID: 34999512 -
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Protocol
Cell viability is determined using the MTT assay. Cells are seeded in 24-well culture plates at a density of 2×104 cells/well, incubated for 48 h, treated with acarbose at varying concentrations (0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 5.0 μM) for 24 h; or pre-treated with TNF-α (20 ng/mL) for either 24 h or 48 h to evaluate the dose-dependent effects of acarbose on VSMC growth and viability, cultured with 0.5 mg/mL MTT at 37°C in a humidified atmosphere of 5% CO2 for another 4 h, and solubilized with isopropanol. The viable cell number varies directly with the concentration of formazan product measured spectrophotometrically at 563 nm.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Twenty-four male New Zealand white rabbits, weighing 2500 g are used. They are individually housed in metal cages in an air-conditioned room (22 ± 2°C, 55 ± 5% humidity), under a 12 h light/12 h dark cycle with free access to food and water. All rabbits are randomLy assigned to four groups of 6 animals each and are fed either standard chow (Group I), high cholesterol diet (HCD; containing 95.7% standard Purina chow + 3% lard oil + 0.5% cholesterol) (Group II), HCD diet and 2.5 mg/kg per day acarbose (Group III), or HCD diet and 5.0 mg/kg per day acarbose (Group IV). At the end of the 25 weeks, all rabbits are sacrificed by exsanguination under deep anesthesia with pentobarbital (30 mg/kg i.v.) injected via the marginal ear vein. Serum is stored at −80°C prior to measurement of serum values. The aortic arch and thoracic aortas are carefully removed to protect the endothelial lining, and are collected and freed of adhering soft tissue.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
Purity & Documentation
References
[1]. Hanefeld M, et al. Acarbose: oral anti-diabetes drug with additional cardiovascular benefits [published correction appears in Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2009 Mar;7(3):330]. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2008;6(2):153-163. [Content Brief]
[2]. Yee HS, et al. A review of the safety and efficacy of acarbose in diabetes mellitus. Pharmacotherapy. 1996;16(5):792-805. [Content Brief]
[3]. Oki T, et al. Evaluation of alpha-glucosidase inhibition by using an immobilized assay system. Biol Pharm Bull. 2000;23(9):1084-1087. [Content Brief]
[4]. Zhang Q, et al. Acarbose Reduces Blood Glucose by Activating miR-10a-5p and miR-664 in Diabetic Rats. PLoS One. 2013 Nov 18;8(11):e79697. [Content Brief]
[5]. Chan KC, et al. Pleiotropic effects of acarbose on atherosclerosis development in rabbits are mediated via upregulating AMPK signals. Sci Rep. 2016 Dec 7;6:3864 [Content Brief]
Calculators
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