5-Amino-1mq
Research use only.
5-Amino-1MQ is a small lab-made molecule studied for its effect on fat cells and metabolism. It blocks an enzyme called NNMT that is linked to how the body stores fat.
What it is studied for
- Fat metabolism: how it may help the body burn rather than store fat.
- Energy: its effect on cell energy levels.
- Muscle: early research on strength and muscle cells.
About 5-Amino-1mq
5-Amino-1MQ (5-amino-1-methylquinolinium) is a small-molecule, membrane-permeable inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). NNMT sits at the junction of the NAD+ salvage pathway and cellular methylation, which is why the compound has become a reference tool in preclinical metabolic research, mostly in cell and rodent models.
Key research areas
- NNMT inhibition — How blocking NNMT shifts nicotinamide toward NAD+ salvage.
- Adipocyte metabolism — Fat-cell energy expenditure and lipid handling in preclinical models.
- NAD+ & SAM balance — Downstream effects on NAD+ levels and methyl-donor (SAM) pools.
- Muscle-cell research — Early work on satellite-cell activity in ageing models.
Specifications
| Compound class | Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor |
| Form | Powder, sealed vial |
| Sizes | 10mg · 50mg · cases |
| Purity | ≥99% (HPLC), per-batch COA |
| Storage | Lyophilized: store at −20 °C, protected from light. After reconstitution: 2–8 °C. |
Frequently asked questions
What is 5-Amino-1MQ studied for?
It is studied as an NNMT inhibitor in metabolic research — adipocyte energy metabolism, NAD+ salvage and methylation balance — almost entirely in cell and animal models.
Is 5-Amino-1MQ a peptide?
No. It is a small molecule (a methylquinolinium compound), but it is commonly researched alongside metabolic peptides such as MOTS-c and SLU-PP-332.
Does every batch come with a COA?
Yes. Every batch is HPLC-tested and ships with its own certificate of analysis, viewable on this page.
Is it for human use?
No. 5-Amino-1MQ is sold strictly for laboratory research use only. No human dose has been established.
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For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption.
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