biguanidios
Biguanidios are a class of chemical compounds that feature two guanidine units linked to form a bisguanidine (biguanide) core. This arrangement gives many members a highly basic, water-soluble character and the ability to form multiple hydrogen bonds, contributing to strong interactions with biological molecules and surfaces.
Biguanidios can be monomeric bis-biguanides, where two guanidine units are joined within a single molecule, or
In medicine, small-molecule biguanides such as metformin are widely used as antidiabetic agents that reduce hepatic
Biguanide units can be formed through condensation reactions of guanidine derivatives or related precursors. Polymeric biguanides
Because the safety profile varies across the class, regulatory status follows specific compound and application. Metformin
Guanidine, biguanide, metformin, chlorhexidine, polyhexamethylene biguanide.