5-Amino-1MQ 50mg
5-Amino-1MQ 50mg (≥99% purity). Lyophilized small-molecule research powder in a sterile, sealed vial. Diluent/solvent not included. For research use only — not for human consumption.
Specifications
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Compound: 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium (1-MQ)
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Category/Target: Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) inhibitor research compound
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Form / appearance: Lyophilized powder, white to off-white
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Amount: 50mg per vial
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Purity: ≥99%
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Storage (lyophilized): Cool, dry place away from light
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Storage (after reconstitution): Refrigerate; use promptly per internal SOP
What’s Included
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1 × 5-Amino-1MQ 50mg vial (no diluent/solvent)
Handling
Use an appropriate, compatible solvent per your protocol and laboratory SOPs. Confirm solubility in the intended vehicle and, if required, pass through a sterile filter (0.22 µm) under aseptic technique.
Research Snapshot
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5-Amino-1MQ is studied as a selective inhibitor of NNMT, an enzyme that methylates nicotinamide using SAM as a methyl donor.
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In preclinical metabolic models, NNMT inhibition has been associated with reduced adiposity, improved insulin sensitivity, and shifts in cellular methylation/energy metabolism pathways.
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Additional exploratory work evaluates effects on NAD⁺/nicotinamide handling, lipid/glucose metabolism, and tumor-cell bioenergetics.
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The compound remains investigational; dose, route, and off-target profiles are protocol-dependent, and human efficacy/safety data are limited.
Compliance
For research use only. Not for human consumption.
Not a drug, food, or cosmetic and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.