5-Aminoimidazole-4-Carboxamide Ribonucleotide · AMPK Activator
AMPK activator and exercise mimetic. Studied in mitochondrial biogenesis, endurance capacity, glucose metabolism, and metabolic research.
AICAR (acadesine) is a cell-permeable AMP analog that activates AMPK by mimicking an increased AMP:ATP ratio. Research documents activation of PGC-1α and GLUT4 expression, mitochondrial biogenesis, fatty acid oxidation, and improved endurance in animal models. A foundational compound in exercise mimetic and metabolic research.
Store lyophilized at -20°C. Reconstitute in sterile saline or PBS. Stable 4 weeks refrigerated.