AICAR – Research-Grade Aminoimidazole Carboxamide Riboside

AICAR (5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide riboside) is a synthetic nucleoside analog structurally related to endogenous intermediates involved in cellular energy regulation pathways. Unlike peptide-based research compounds, AICAR is a small-molecule riboside that participates in biochemical processes through intracellular metabolic conversion. In laboratory research settings, AICAR is utilized as a reference material for studying energy-sensing mechanisms, nucleotide metabolism models, and signaling pathways associated with cellular metabolic regulation.

Due to its low molecular weight and non-peptide structure, AICAR exhibits physicochemical properties that differ from regulatory peptides and protein hormones. This distinction allows researchers to investigate small-molecule transport, intracellular conversion pathways, and enzyme-mediated signaling behavior in vitro. Its defined chemical structure and reproducible synthesis support controlled use in mechanistic assays, metabolic pathway studies, and exploratory biochemical research conducted under controlled laboratory conditions.

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Documentation and methods

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Important Information About This Research Product

1. 1 Your vials are not empty. The lyophilized material may collect at the bottom of the vial and can appear minimal prior to inspection.
2. 2 All products are supplied as lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder and require reconstitution. Bacteriostatic water is not supplied.
3. 3 Store in a dry, cool, and dark environment away from UV exposure. For optimal preservation, storage at approximately 4°C is recommended.
4. 4 This material is strictly for laboratory and research use only. No instructions regarding reconstitution, dosing, or administration can be provided.