Description
AICAR (Acadesine, 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide) is a nucleoside analog rather than a peptide, structurally related to adenosine monophosphate. Molecular formula: C9H14N4O5; molecular weight: 258.23 g/mol; CAS 2627-69-2.
AICAR is widely studied in cell biology and biochemistry research as a cell-permeable activator of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a central regulator of cellular energy homeostasis. Research applications include investigation of glucose uptake mechanisms, fatty acid oxidation pathways, and mitochondrial biogenesis signaling in cell culture and animal models.
Supplied as a lyophilized powder for reconstitution, each batch is analyzed by HPLC to confirm purity and identity.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, and not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic application.
