AICAR is a small-molecule research compound long used as a tool in metabolic and AMPK research. This guide covers what it is and how it is studied.
What is AICAR?
AICAR (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide) is a small molecule — not a peptide — that acts as an activator of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a central regulator of cellular energy.
How it is studied
Research has used AICAR extensively as an AMPK activator in metabolic and exercise-physiology studies. It is a well-established laboratory tool compound.
Forms & handling
Supplied lyophilised in sealed vials; reconstitute per the reconstitution guide. Store cool and dark; refrigerate reconstituted material.
Why third-party testing matters
Research is only as reliable as the material behind it. Every batch we stock undergoes independent third-party analysis, and we publish the results so purity and identity can be verified rather than assumed. See our independent lab testing and HPLC purity testing.
Frequently asked questions
What does AICAR activate?
In research it is used as an activator of AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase).
Is AICAR a peptide?
No — it is a small molecule, not a peptide.
Is AICAR for human use?
No. Supplied strictly for laboratory research use, not for human or animal consumption.
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Related: SLU-PP-332 · 5-Amino-1MQ guides.
Part of the Vero Labs Research Hub. See also: how to reconstitute research peptides and what a COA is.
This guide is provided for educational and research reference only. All products are supplied strictly for laboratory research use — not for human or animal consumption. Nothing here is medical advice or a claim of any therapeutic effect.