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5-AMINO-1MQ - 3g
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5-amino-1MQ is a synthetic small-molecule compound investigated for its ability to modulate the activity of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), an enzyme involved in cellular metabolic regulation and energy balance. NNMT plays a role in nicotinamide metabolism and influences the availability of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD⁺), a central cofactor in mitochondrial function and cellular energy production. By inhibiting NNMT activity in experimental models, 5-amino-1MQ has been associated with increased NAD⁺ availability and modulation of metabolic signaling pathways, including those linked to sirtuin-1 (SIRT1). Preclinical research has explored its effects on energy utilization, adipose tissue metabolism, and metabolic efficiency without changes in caloric intake. This compound is primarily used as a research tool to investigate NNMT-related pathways and their role in metabolic regulation.