5-Amino-1MQ Non-peptide Lyophilized Powder C₁₀H₁₁N₂I
- Name: 5-Amino-1MQ Non-peptide
- Sequence: is a small molecule, not a peptide, has no amino‑acid sequence.
- Length: has no amino‑acids
- CAS Number: 42464‑96‑0
- Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₁N₂I
- Molecular Weight: ≈286.11 g/mol
- COA (certificate of analysis) provided: 5 Amino 1 MQ COA 99.15%
- Purity: 99.15% HPLC
Product Video:
5‑Amino‑1MQ — What Research Show
5‑Amino‑1‑methylquinolinium iodide (5‑Amino‑1MQ) is a small‑molecule NNMT inhibitor, not a peptide and not a biological sequence–based compound. It is studied exclusively in preclinical research models for its effects on nicotinamide metabolism and methylation pathways.
It belongs to the quinolinium class of heterocyclic compounds.
Below is a clean, factual overview of what has been observed in cellular and animal studies.
1. NNMT Inhibition (Primary Mechanism)
5‑Amino‑1MQ is studied for its ability to inhibit:
Nicotinamide N‑methyltransferase (NNMT)
NNMT is an enzyme involved in:
- methylation pathways
- nicotinamide metabolism
- cellular energy regulation
Blocking NNMT alters these biochemical pathways in research models.
2. Effects Observed in Research Models
These are laboratory findings, not clinical effects:
- Changes in NAD⁺‑related metabolic pathways
- Modulation of cellular energy balance
- Altered methyl donor availability
- Shifts in metabolic signaling
These findings are mechanistic, not therapeutic.
3. What It Is Not
To keep this fully safe and accurate:
- 5‑Amino‑1MQ is not a peptide
- It has no amino‑acid sequence
- It is not a pharmaceutical
- It is not approved for human use
- All findings come from preclinical research, not clinical trials
Legal and Safety Information;
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They are not approved for human or veterinary applications.
These materials are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
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