Pharmaceutical
Xenobiotic
Record Information
Version1.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2021-05-14 22:38:14 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:04:56 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0004795
Metabolite Identification
Common NameDeoxynojirimycin
DescriptionDeoxynojirimycin is a natural alkaloid belonging to the class of iminosugars. It is recognized for its potent inhibitory action against α-glucosidase, an enzyme involved in carbohydrate metabolism, making it valuable in managing postprandial glucose levels (PMID:40807388 ). Isolated from the white mulberry (Morus alba), deoxynojirimycin has been shown to improve glucose uptake and reduce oxidative stress, highlighting its potential role in diabetes management (PMID:41007291 ). Recent studies have focused on synthesizing various analogs of deoxynojirimycin, enhancing its structural diversity and potential therapeutic applications (PMID:40951993 ). Additionally, molecular docking studies have explored the interactions of deoxynojirimycin with other compounds, suggesting its relevance in antiviral drug development (PMID:40900986 ). The compound's derivatives have been evaluated for their α-glucosidase inhibitory properties, demonstrating promising results in both in silico and in vitro studies (PMID:40707734 ). Furthermore, the combination of deoxynojirimycin with other polyphenolic compounds in herbal teas has been investigated for its synergistic effects on glucose regulation (PMID:40732933 ). Overall, deoxynojirimycin represents a significant compound in the field of biochemistry and pharmacology, particularly for its implications in metabolic health.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
(+)-1-DeoxynojirimycinChEBI
1,5-Deoxy-1,5-imino-D-mannitolChEBI
1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-glucitolChEBI
1-DeoxymannojirimycinChEBI
1-DeoxynojirimycinChEBI
5-Amino-1,5-dideoxy-D-glucopyranoseChEBI
BAY-H-5595ChEBI
D-1-DeoxynojirimycinChEBI
DNJChEBI
MoranolinChEBI
MoranolineChEBI
1 DeoxymannojirimycinMeSH
1,5-Dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-mannitolMeSH
1-Deoxynojirimycin hydrochlorideMeSH
1 DeoxynojirimycinMeSH
1 Deoxynojirimycin hydrochlorideMeSH
Bay N 5595MeSH
Molecular FormulaC6H13NO4
Average Mass163.1717
Monoisotopic Mass163.084457909
IUPAC Name(2R,3R,4R,5S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol
Traditional Name(2R,3R,4R,5S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine-3,4,5-triol
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
[H][C@]1(O)CN[C@]([H])(CO)[C@@]([H])(O)[C@]1([H])O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C6H13NO4/c8-2-3-5(10)6(11)4(9)1-7-3/h3-11H,1-2H2/t3-,4+,5-,6-/m1/s1
InChI KeyLXBIFEVIBLOUGU-JGWLITMVSA-N