6902-77-8

It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, and DMSO. It is derived from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis.

Genipin is an active aglycone derived from an iridoid glycoside called geniposide, which is found in the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis. Genipin is a hydrolytic product of geniposide. Genipin has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. Genipin is

ChEBI: Genipin is an iridoid monoterpenoid. It has a role as an uncoupling protein inhibitor, a hepatotoxic agent, an apoptosis inhibitor, an antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory agent and a cross-linking reagent.

Genipin(6902-77-8) is a natural cross linking agent, which is extracted from gardenia fruit. It prevents lipid peroxidation and production of nitric oxide. Genipin protects the hippocampal neurons from the toxicity of Alzheimer′s amyloid β protein. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenesis effects. Genipin is involved in drug delivery system.

Genipin stimulates insulin secretion in UCP2-dependent manner (Uncoupling protein 2). Genipin is a protein, collagen, gelatin, and chitosan cross-linker.