Genipin

Genipin is an aglycone derived from an iridoid glycoside called geniposide present in fruit of gardenia jasmindides ellis. Genipin is an excellent natural cross-linker for protein, collagen, gelatin, and chitosan cross-linking. It has much less toxic than glutaraldehyde and many other commonly used synthetic cross -linking regents. It is also used for pharmaceutical purposes, such as choleretic action for liver diseases control.