biguanide analog

Buformin hydrochloride (NSC-528218) is a potent AMPK activator,an oral antidiabetic drug of the biguanide class. Buformin delays the absorption of glucose from the gastrointestinal tract increases insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake into cells and inhibits synthesis of glucose by the liver. Biguanides may antagonize the action of glucagon, thus reducing fasting glucose levels.

Metformin hydroxy analog 2, an oxidation product of the biguanide metformin (1), represents a chemically transformed variant of the original compound, showcasing a modified molecular structure through the process of oxidation.