Product Description: D-Mannoheptulose-13C is the 13C labeled D-Mannoheptulose. D-Mannoheptulose is a major non-structural carbohydrate in avocado. D-mannoheptulose is a specific inhibitor of D-glucose phosphorylation. D-Mannoheptulose can block insulin release and utilization
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