5-Amino-1MQ stands out within metabolic research: it is not a peptide, but a small molecule with a specific point of action. In this guide we explain, research-only, what 5-Amino-1MQ is and what it is studied for — without any health or weight-loss claims.
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule that in research inhibits the enzyme NNMT and is thus studied in relation to NAD+ and energy metabolism. It is not a medicine and is offered exclusively for research, ≥99% pure.
What is 5-Amino-1MQ?
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule — not a peptide — that in research acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme NNMT (nicotinamide N-methyltransferase). That makes it an exception in this category, which otherwise consists mainly of peptides. It is, however, studied within the same metabolic research field. New to this area? Read what peptides are.
How does 5-Amino-1MQ work in research?
In research, 5-Amino-1MQ inhibits the enzyme NNMT, which plays a role in NAD+ metabolism and energy metabolism. Because NNMT touches on NAD+ balance, 5-Amino-1MQ is studied in relation to energy metabolism. For that reason it is often examined alongside NAD+ and the mitochondrial peptide MOTS-C. These descriptions come from preclinical research and do not constitute evidence of an effect in humans.
5-Amino-1MQ is exclusively for laboratory and research purposes. It is not a medicine, not a weight-loss product and not intended for human or animal consumption. No medical, health or weight-loss claims are attached to it.
Purity, COA and buying for research
At LYSENTA, 5-Amino-1MQ is lab-verified at ≥99% purity. Read how to read a COA, view the 5-Amino-1MQ product page, related compounds such as MOTS-C and NAD+, or the category Fat loss & metabolism.
Frequently asked questions about 5-Amino-1MQ
What is 5-Amino-1MQ?
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule (not a peptide) that in research acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme NNMT (nicotinamide N-methyltransferase). It is studied within metabolic research and is not an approved medicine.
How does 5-Amino-1MQ work in research?
In research, 5-Amino-1MQ inhibits the enzyme NNMT. NNMT plays a role in NAD+ metabolism and energy metabolism, which is why 5-Amino-1MQ is studied in relation to energy metabolism. This concerns preclinical research.
Is 5-Amino-1MQ a peptide?
No. Unlike most research compounds in this category, 5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule (a methylquinolinium compound), not a peptide. It is, however, studied within the same metabolic research field.
What is 5-Amino-1MQ studied for?
5-Amino-1MQ is studied in relation to NNMT, NAD+ and energy metabolism. No health or weight-loss claims are attached to it; it concerns research only.
Sources & further reading
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