BRD7552 is an inducer of transcription factor PDX1, which increases insulin expression. BRD7552 increases PDX1 expression in mouse αTC cells but not βTC cells.

3-Methoxyshancigusin I

L-Gulose is an unnatural monosaccharide. L-Gulose is the putative furanose form of L-sorbosone that exists as a syrup with a sweet taste. It is an L-hexose sugar and an intermediate in the biosynthesis of L-Ascorbate (vitamin C).