Tagatose
Tagatose is a low-calorie sugar substitute. Tagatose exhibits beneficial effects on postprandial hyperglycaemia and hyperinsulinaemia. Tagatose can induce weight loss and raise high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Tagatose has antioxidant activity. Tagatose can be studied in research on type 2 diabetes and obesity[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
17598-81-1
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Related Pathways
Others
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Smiles
[C@@H]([C@@H](C(CO)=O)O)([C@@H](CO)O)O
Molecular Formula
C6H12O6
Molecular Weight
180.16
References & Citations
[1]Lu Y, et al., Tagatose, a new antidiabetic and obesity control drug. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2008 Feb;10 (2) :109-34.
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound2
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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