5-Amino-1MQ
Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor
5-Amino-1MQ is a synthetic small molecule used in experimental research involving nicotinamide N-methyltransferase, cellular methyl-donor metabolism, adipocyte biology, and metabolic regulation.
For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Form
Lyophilized
Available strengths
50 mg
Research class
Receptor Pharmacology & Metabolic Signaling
Evidence grade
Level IV
Predominantly animal and cellular evidence
Scientific overview
5-Amino-1MQ is a synthetic small molecule used in experimental research involving nicotinamide N-methyltransferase, cellular methyl-donor metabolism, adipocyte biology, and metabolic regulation.
Mechanism under investigation
Proposed to inhibit nicotinamide N-methyltransferase, an enzyme involved in nicotinamide metabolism and methyl-group balance. Downstream effects have been studied in cellular and animal metabolic models.
Research evidence summary
Predominantly preclinical.
Level IV, Predominantly preclinical
Key research limitations
Human pharmacokinetic, toxicology, and controlled efficacy data are limited or absent. It is not a peptide despite frequent placement in peptide catalogs.
Safety & toxicology context
The human safety profile is not established. Potential off-target effects, dose-response relationships, and long-term toxicology remain uncertain.
Regulatory & development status
Investigational research chemical; no FDA-approved drug product.
Supplied strictly for in-vitro and ex-vivo laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary administration, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Import and regulatory compliance remain the responsibility of the receiving researcher.
Lot documentation
Every Cendrix lot ships with an HPLC purity chromatogram, mass-spectrometry identity confirmation, appearance and reconstitution observations, and endotoxin testing where applicable. Lot certificates are retrievable from the Quality page using the lot number printed on the vial.
Curated references
External searches link to PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Google Scholar, and FDA records. Cendrix does not endorse interpretations published in third-party sources.
Editorial provenance
- Last scientific review
- June 2026
- Literature search through
- June 2026
- Regulatory review status
- Pending counsel approval
Persistent disclaimer
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or personal experimentation. This content summarizes published research and is not medical advice.