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5-Amino-1MQ 3ml vial label
MetabolicPurity 98.5%
Product profile

5-Amino-1MQ

Selective NNMT inhibitor for metabolic and adipose research.

98.5%
Purity
Lyophilized
Form
-20°C
Storage
Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.

What it is

5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium is a small-molecule selective inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) investigated for adipose and metabolic research.

Pathway Diagram

Mechanism of Action

CRL · MOA-01

Inhibits NNMT, raising intracellular SAM and NAD+ availability and modulating adipocyte energetics.

  1. Step 01
    Receptor Binding

    Peptide engages target receptor with high affinity.

  2. Step 02
    Signal Cascade

    Downstream intracellular pathways activate.

  3. Step 03
    Cellular Response

    Gene expression and protein synthesis shift.

  4. Step 04
    Observed Outcome

    Measurable change in the studied biomarker.

Primary TargetsAdipocyte energy expenditureNAD+/SAM metabolismBody-composition modeling

Research highlights

Selective small-molecule NNMT inhibitor; cell-permeable.
Reverses HFD-induced obesity in murine models without altering food intake.
Raises intracellular NAD+ and SAM, modulating sirtuin and methylation pathways.
Increases muscle stem-cell content in aged mice after one month of treatment.

Pharmacology snapshot

159.2 Da
Molecular weight
Short (small molecule, research)
Half-life
Oral / IP (research)
Route (research)

Potential research applications

Adipocyte energy expenditure
NAD+/SAM metabolism
Body-composition modeling
Aging metabolism

Case studies

Preclinical8 weeks

NNMT inhibition for metabolic disease

Cohort: Diet-induced obese mice

Characterized selective NNMT inhibition on body weight and adipose biology.

Outcome

Reduced fat mass and improved insulin sensitivity vs. vehicle.

Kannt et al., Sci Rep 2018;8:3660
In vivo11 days

Adipose-specific effects in HFD

Cohort: C57BL/6 HFD mice

Tested oral 5-amino-1MQ in established obesity model.

Outcome

Reversed established obesity by reducing fat-cell size without food-intake changes.

Neelakantan et al., Biochem Pharmacol 2018;147:141–152
In vivo4 weeks

Aged muscle stem-cell content

Cohort: Aged mice

Evaluated NNMT inhibitor effects on satellite-cell compartment in aging muscle.

Outcome

Increased Pax7+ stem-cell pool and improved regenerative capacity.

Dimet-Wiley et al., Biochem Biophys Rep 2022;32:101372
Handling Protocol

Storage Guidelines

CRL · STR-02

Store at -20°C, desiccated and light-protected.

Lyophilized
-20°C
Long-term, 24 months
Reconstituted
2–8°C
Refrigerated, 28 days
Light Exposure
Protect
Store in dark vial
Diluent
BAC Water
Sterile, 0.9% benzyl
Best practice — reconstitute with bacteriostatic water, swirl gently, do not shake.
Regulatory Notice

Research Disclaimer

CRL · REG-03
Research Use Only

Strictly for in-vitro laboratory and research investigations.

Not For Human Use

Not approved for diagnostic, therapeutic, or veterinary application.

Qualified Personnel

Handling restricted to licensed researchers and laboratory staff.

Warning — 5-Amino-1MQ is supplied solely for legitimate laboratory research. Any administration to humans or animals is strictly prohibited and may violate federal, state, or local law. By purchasing, the researcher accepts full responsibility for safe handling, storage, and lawful use.

Document · CRL-REG-03Revision 2026.06 · Clinical Research Labs
Representative Literature

Citations & References

CRL · REF-04
References are representative of peer-reviewed literature and are provided for research context only.
Document · CRL-REF-04Revision 2026.06 · Clinical Research Labs