AMPK-α1β1γ1 activator 1 (M1) is an acyl glucuronide metabolite of Indole-3-carboxylic Acid-based AMPK activator. AMPK-α1β1γ1 activator 1 can selectively activated human β1 isoforms with an EC 50 value of 38.1nM. AMPK-α1β1γ1 activator 1 can direct binding with human AMPK α1β1γ1 isoform. AMPK-α1β1γ1 activator 1 can be used for the research of diabetic nephropathy.