7-O-Galloyl-D-sedoheptulose

7-O-Galloyl-D-sedoheptulose is an orally effective polyphenolic compound. 7-O-Galloyl-D-sedoheptulose lowers the serum levels of glucose, leptin, insulin, C-peptide, resistin, TNF-α, IL-6, and increases the serum level of adiponectin. 7-O-Galloyl-D-sedoheptulose significantly reduces the levels of ROS and lipid peroxidation products (TBARS) by down-regulating the protein expression of NADPH oxidase subunit Nox-4 and p22phox. 7-O-Galloyl-D-sedoheptulose down-regulates NF-κB and related pro-inflammatory factors (COX-2, iNOS), inhibits the phosphorylation of JNK and the activity of its downstream AP-1. 7-O-Galloyl-D-sedoheptulose reduces the expression of TGF-β1 and fibronectin, indicating its potential in anti-tissue fibrosis. 7-O-Galloyl-D-sedoheptulose can be used for the study of type 2 diabetes and its hepatic and pancreatic complications[1].