Basic Info

Common Name1,1-Dimethylbiguanide(F04850)
2D Structure
Description

Metformin is the most popular anti-diabetic drug in the United States and one of the most prescribed drugs in the country overall, with nearly 35 million prescriptions filled in 2006 for generic metformin alone. Metformin is a biguanide antihyperglycemic agent used for treating non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). It improves glycemic control by decreasing hepatic glucose production, decreasing glucose absorption and increasing insulin-mediated glucose uptake. Metformin is the only oral antihyperglycemic agent that is not associated with weight gain. Metformin may induce weight loss and is the drug of choice for obese NIDDM patients. When used alone, metformin does not cause hypoglycemia; however, it may potentiate the hypoglycemic effects of sulfonylureas and insulin. Its main side effects are dyspepsia, nausea and diarrhea. Dose titration and/or use of smaller divided doses may decrease side effects. Metformin should be avoided in those with severely compromised renal function (creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min), acute/decompensated heart failure, severe liver disease and for 48 hours after the use of iodinated contrast dyes due to the risk of lactic acidosis. Lower doses should be used in the elderly and those with decreased renal function. Metformin decreases fasting plasma glucose, postprandial blood glucose and glycosolated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, which are reflective of the last 8-10 weeks of glucose control. Metformin may also have a positive effect on lipid levels. In 2012, a combination tablet of linagliptin plus metformin hydrochloride was marketed under the name Jentadueto for use in patients when treatment with both linagliptin and metformin is appropriate.

FRCD IDF04850
CAS Number657-24-9
PubChem CID4091
FormulaC4H11N5
IUPAC Name

3-(diaminomethylidene)-1,1-dimethylguanidine

InChI Key

XZWYZXLIPXDOLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

InChI=1S/C4H11N5/c1-9(2)4(7)8-3(5)6/h1-2H3,(H5,5,6,7,8)

Canonical SMILES

CN(C)C(=N)N=C(N)N

Isomeric SMILES

CN(C)C(=N)N=C(N)N

Wikipedia1,1-Dimethylbiguanide
Synonyms
        
            metformin
        
            657-24-9
        
            1,1-Dimethylbiguanide
        
            Metiguanide
        
            Dimethylbiguanide
        
            Glucophage
        
            Haurymelin
        
            Fluamine
        
            Flumamine
        
            Gliguanid
        
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Update DateNov 13, 2018 17:07

Chemical Taxonomy

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic nitrogen compounds
ClassOrganonitrogen compounds
SubclassGuanidines
Intermediate Tree NodesNot available
Direct ParentBiguanides
Alternative Parents
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
SubstituentsBiguanide - Organic 1,3-dipolar compound - Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound - Carboximidamide - Organopnictogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Imine - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as biguanides. These are organic compounds containing two N-linked guanidines.

Properties

Property NameProperty Value
Molecular Weight129.167
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count1
Rotatable Bond Count2
Complexity132
Monoisotopic Mass129.101
Exact Mass129.101
XLogP-1.3
Formal Charge0
Heavy Atom Count9
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Isotope Atom Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1

ADMET

Model Result Probability
Absorption
Blood-Brain BarrierBBB+0.5868
Human Intestinal AbsorptionHIA+0.9156
Caco-2 PermeabilityCaco2-0.8958
P-glycoprotein SubstrateNon-substrate0.6643
P-glycoprotein InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9613
Non-inhibitor0.8892
Renal Organic Cation TransporterNon-inhibitor0.7518
Distribution
Subcellular localizationLysosome0.7916
Metabolism
CYP450 2C9 SubstrateNon-substrate0.7929
CYP450 2D6 SubstrateNon-substrate0.7325
CYP450 3A4 SubstrateNon-substrate0.6906
CYP450 1A2 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9046
CYP450 2C9 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9159
CYP450 2D6 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9231
CYP450 2C19 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9130
CYP450 3A4 InhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9506
CYP Inhibitory PromiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.9763
Excretion
Toxicity
Human Ether-a-go-go-Related Gene InhibitionWeak inhibitor0.9807
Non-inhibitor0.9274
AMES ToxicityNon AMES toxic0.7367
CarcinogensNon-carcinogens0.6691
Fish ToxicityLow FHMT0.8761
Tetrahymena Pyriformis ToxicityLow TPT0.9005
Honey Bee ToxicityLow HBT0.5816
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9380
Acute Oral ToxicityIII0.7817
Carcinogenicity (Three-class)Non-required0.6357

Model Value Unit
Absorption
Aqueous solubility-0.9180LogS
Caco-2 Permeability0.2041LogPapp, cm/s
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
Toxicity
Rat Acute Toxicity1.7407LD50, mol/kg
Fish Toxicity2.2781pLC50, mg/L
Tetrahymena Pyriformis Toxicity-0.6614pIGC50, ug/L

References

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Antihyperglycemic and anti-inflammatory effects of fermented food paste inhigh-fat diet and streptozotocin-challenged mice.Drug Des Devel Ther2018 May 2329872261
Bis-Indole-Derived NR4A1 Ligands and Metformin Exhibit NR4A1-Dependent GlucoseMetabolism and Uptake in C2C12 Cells.Endocrinology2018 May 129635345
Is metformin poised for a second career as an antimicrobial?Diabetes Metab Res Rev2018 May29271563
A novel biocompatible NiII tethered moiety as a glucose uptake agent and a hitagainst methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.Eur J Pharm Sci2018 Jul 529981891
Antidiabetic activities of entagenic acid in type 2 diabetic db/db mice and L6myotubes via AMPK/GLUT4 pathway.J Ethnopharmacol2018 Jan 3028993280
High amylose starch consumption induces obesity in Drosophila melanogaster andmetformin partially prevents accumulation of storage lipids and shortens lifespanof the insects.Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol2018 Jan29054808
Identification of the signals for glucose-induced insulin secretion in INS1(832/13) β-cells using metformin-induced metabolic deceleration as a model.J Biol Chem2017 Nov 2428972173
Towards natural mimetics of metformin and rapamycin.Aging (Albany NY)2017 Nov 1529165314
Effect of Cichorium intybus L. seed extract on renal parameters in experimentallyinduced early and late diabetes type 2 in rats.Ren Fail2017 Nov27846769
Occurrence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in effluent-dominatedSaudi Arabian coastal waters of the Red Sea.Chemosphere2017 May28249192
mTORC1 inhibitors rapamycin and metformin affect cardiovascular markersdifferentially in ZDF rats.Can J Physiol Pharmacol2017 Mar28177677
A role for <i>PFKFB3</i>/iPFK2 in metformin suppression of adipocyte inflammatory responses.J Mol Endocrinol2017 Jul28559290
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A model of type 2 diabetes in the guinea pig using sequential diet-inducedglucose intolerance and streptozotocin treatment.Dis Model Mech2017 Feb 128093504
Hybrid drug combination: Combination of ferulic acid and metformin asanti-diabetic therapy.Phytomedicine2017 Dec 1529126698
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Postmeal exercise blunts postprandial glucose excursions in people on metforminmonotherapy.J Appl Physiol (1985)2017 Aug 128522762
PGC1α Activators Mitigate Diabetic Tubulopathy by Improving MitochondrialDynamics and Quality Control.J Diabetes Res201728409163
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Targets

General Function:
Virus receptor activity
Specific Function:
Cell surface glycoprotein receptor involved in the costimulatory signal essential for T-cell receptor (TCR)-mediated T-cell activation. Acts as a positive regulator of T-cell coactivation, by binding at least ADA, CAV1, IGF2R, and PTPRC. Its binding to CAV1 and CARD11 induces T-cell proliferation and NF-kappa-B activation in a T-cell receptor/CD3-dependent manner. Its interaction with ADA also regulates lymphocyte-epithelial cell adhesion. In association with FAP is involved in the pericellular proteolysis of the extracellular matrix (ECM), the migration and invasion of endothelial cells into the ECM. May be involved in the promotion of lymphatic endothelial cells adhesion, migration and tube formation. When overexpressed, enhanced cell proliferation, a process inhibited by GPC3. Acts also as a serine exopeptidase with a dipeptidyl peptidase activity that regulates various physiological processes by cleaving peptides in the circulation, including many chemokines, mitogenic growth factors, neuropeptides and peptide hormones. Removes N-terminal dipeptides sequentially from polypeptides having unsubstituted N-termini provided that the penultimate residue is proline.
Gene Name:
DPP4
Uniprot ID:
P27487
Molecular Weight:
88277.935 Da
References
  1. Taldone T, Zito SW, Talele TT: Inhibition of dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) by atorvastatin. Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2008 Jan 15;18(2):479-84. Epub 2007 Dec 3. [18068977 ]
General Function:
Secondary active organic cation transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function:
Translocates a broad array of organic cations with various structures and molecular weights including the model compounds 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP), tetraethylammonium (TEA), N-1-methylnicotinamide (NMN), 4-(4-(dimethylamino)styryl)-N-methylpyridinium (ASP), the endogenous compounds choline, guanidine, histamine, epinephrine, adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine, and the drugs quinine, and metformin. The transport of organic cations is inhibited by a broad array of compounds like tetramethylammonium (TMA), cocaine, lidocaine, NMDA receptor antagonists, atropine, prazosin, cimetidine, TEA and NMN, guanidine, cimetidine, choline, procainamide, quinine, tetrabutylammonium, and tetrapentylammonium. Translocates organic cations in an electrogenic and pH-independent manner. Translocates organic cations across the plasma membrane in both directions. Transports the polyamines spermine and spermidine. Transports pramipexole across the basolateral membrane of the proximal tubular epithelial cells. The choline transport is activated by MMTS. Regulated by various intracellular signaling pathways including inhibition by protein kinase A activation, and endogenously activation by the calmodulin complex, the calmodulin-dependent kinase II and LCK tyrosine kinase.
Gene Name:
SLC22A1
Uniprot ID:
O15245
Molecular Weight:
61153.345 Da
References
  1. Dresser MJ, Xiao G, Leabman MK, Gray AT, Giacomini KM: Interactions of n-tetraalkylammonium compounds and biguanides with a human renal organic cation transporter (hOCT2). Pharm Res. 2002 Aug;19(8):1244-7. [12240953 ]
General Function:
Quaternary ammonium group transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function:
Mediates tubular uptake of organic compounds from circulation. Mediates the influx of agmatine, dopamine, noradrenaline (norepinephrine), serotonin, choline, famotidine, ranitidine, histamin, creatinine, amantadine, memantine, acriflavine, 4-[4-(dimethylamino)-styryl]-N-methylpyridinium ASP, amiloride, metformin, N-1-methylnicotinamide (NMN), tetraethylammonium (TEA), 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP), cimetidine, cisplatin and oxaliplatin. Cisplatin may develop a nephrotoxic action. Transport of creatinine is inhibited by fluoroquinolones such as DX-619 and LVFX. This transporter is a major determinant of the anticancer activity of oxaliplatin and may contribute to antitumor specificity.
Gene Name:
SLC22A2
Uniprot ID:
O15244
Molecular Weight:
62579.99 Da
References
  1. Dresser MJ, Xiao G, Leabman MK, Gray AT, Giacomini KM: Interactions of n-tetraalkylammonium compounds and biguanides with a human renal organic cation transporter (hOCT2). Pharm Res. 2002 Aug;19(8):1244-7. [12240953 ]
General Function:
Protein kinase activity
Specific Function:
Non-catalytic subunit of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), an energy sensor protein kinase that plays a key role in regulating cellular energy metabolism. In response to reduction of intracellular ATP levels, AMPK activates energy-producing pathways and inhibits energy-consuming processes: inhibits protein, carbohydrate and lipid biosynthesis, as well as cell growth and proliferation. AMPK acts via direct phosphorylation of metabolic enzymes, and by longer-term effects via phosphorylation of transcription regulators. Also acts as a regulator of cellular polarity by remodeling the actin cytoskeleton; probably by indirectly activating myosin. Beta non-catalytic subunit acts as a scaffold on which the AMPK complex assembles, via its C-terminus that bridges alpha (PRKAA1 or PRKAA2) and gamma subunits (PRKAG1, PRKAG2 or PRKAG3).
Gene Name:
PRKAB1
Uniprot ID:
Q9Y478
Molecular Weight:
30382.085 Da
Mechanism of Action:
Metformin's pharmacologic mechanisms of action are different from other classes of oral antihyperglycemic agents. Metformin decreases hepatic glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose, and improves insulin sensitivity by increasing peripheral glucose uptake and utilization.
References
  1. Kovacic S, Soltys CL, Barr AJ, Shiojima I, Walsh K, Dyck JR: Akt activity negatively regulates phosphorylation of AMP-activated protein kinase in the heart. J Biol Chem. 2003 Oct 10;278(41):39422-7. Epub 2003 Jul 29. [12890675 ]