Cyclo (Ile-Ala) (Standard)

Isoferulic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of Isoferulic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Isoferulic acid (3-Hydroxy-4-methoxycinnamic acid) is a cinnamic acid derivative that has antidiabetic activity. Isoferulic acid binds to and activates α1-adrenergic receptors (IC50=1.4 µM) to enhance secretion of β-endorphin (EC50=52.2 nM) and increase glucose use. Isoferulic acid also has anti-influenza virus activities.