Product Description: Chromium picolinate (Standard) is the analytical standard of Chromium picolinate. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Chromium picolinate (Chromium (III) picolinate) is a compound that has oral activity. Chromium picolinate induces apoptosis. Chromium picolinate is the activator of p38 MAPK. Chromium picolinate has antioxidant activity. Chromium picolinate can be used in research on type 2 diabetes[1][2][3][4].
Formula: C18H12CrN3O6
References: [1]Jana M, et al. Chromium picolinate induced apoptosis of lymphocytes and the signaling mechanisms thereof. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2009 Jun 15;237(3):331-44./[2]Wang YQ, et al. Effects of chromium picolinate on glucose uptake in insulin-resistant 3T3-L1 adipocytes involve activation of p38 MAPK. J Nutr Biochem. 2009 Dec;20(12):982-91./[3]Kim DS, et al. Chromium picolinate supplementation improves insulin sensitivity in Goto-Kakizaki diabetic rats. J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2004;17(4):243-7./[4]Sundaram B, et al. Chromium picolinate attenuates hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2013 Apr;27(2):117-21.
CAS Number: 14639-25-9
Molecular Weight: 418.30
Research Area: Metabolic Disease
Target: Apoptosis;p38 MAPK;Reference Standards