β-D-Galactose pentaacetate 

β-D-Galactose pentaacetate is a negative regulator of insulin with plasma membrane penetrating ability and can be hydrolyzed by intracellular esterases. β-D-Galactose pentaacetate inhibits leucine-induced insulin release in Wistar rat islets, potentially preventing excessive insulin release in pathological conditions^[1].

390.34

C₁₆H₂₂O₁₁

4163-60-4

Solid

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

4°C, stored under nitrogen, away from moisture

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen, away from moisture)

• [1]. Malaisse WJ, et al. Inhibition of insulin release by alpha- and beta-D-galactose pentaacetate. Int J Mol Med. 1998 Sep;2(3):331-2.  [Content Brief]