Repaglinide

Repaglinide, a carbamoylmethyl benzoic acid derivative, is a fast-acting insulin-releasing agent. Its mechanism of action is partly similar to that of the sulfonylureas such as glibenclamide [G0382] which binds to the sulfonylurea binding sites on pancreatic β-cells resulting in reducing blood glucose. For details, repaglinide stimulates the release of insulin from pancreatic β-cells by closing ATP-sensitive potassium channels, which results in the opening of calcium channels in the β-cells. Repaglinide is metabolized by CYP2C8 and CYP3A4 enzymes. Repaglinide is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. For your reference, [E0928] is a synthetic intermediate of repaglinide. (The product is for research purpose only.)