Beta cell selectivity of streptozotocin

Streptozotocin is a nitrosourea analogue in which the N-methyl-N-nitrosourea (MNU) moiety is linked to the carbon-2 of a hexose. The toxic action of streptozotocin and chemically related alkylating compounds requires their uptake into the cells. Nitrosoureas are usually lipophilic and tiss…

Agrimony overview information

Agrimony is an herb. People dry the parts of the herb that grow above the ground to make medicine. Agrimony is used for sore throat, upset stomach, mild diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, gallbladder disorders, fluid retention, cancer, tuberculosis, bleeding, corns, and wa…