This inhibition preserves cellular NAD+ levels by reducing their consumption, simultaneously increasing GLUT4 transporter expression and activating sirtuin 1, known as the "longevity gene." The compound exhibits high membrane permeability and selectivity without affecting related methyltransferases or NAD+ salvage pathway enzymes, creating targeted metabolic effects while maintaining cellular safety
This vitamin is a component of red blood cell formation, neurological function, and many other important functions within the human body
It plays a critical role in converting the food we eat into usable energy, repairing damaged DNA, and activating longevity-related proteins called sirtuins
Product Attributes CAS # : 1034043-18-3 Molecular Formula : C10H11N2+ (free base), C10H11IN2 (iodide salt), C10H11ClN2 (chloride salt) Sequence (AA) : N/A (small molecule) Molecular Weight : 215.26 g/mol PubChem CID : 950107 (free base), 66522933 (iodide salt) Half-Life : 3.8-6.9 hours Synonyms : 5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium-1-ium, NNMT Inhibitor 5A1MQ, NNMTi, Amino-1MQ, 1-MQ, Type : Synthetic small molecule analog Research Focus : Weight Loss, Mitochondrial Function, Longevity, Metabolic Health Scientific References Selective and membrane-permeable small molecule inhibitors of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase reverse high fat diet-induced obesity in mice Animal Roles of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase in obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus Review What is 5-Amino-1MQ