5-Amino-1MQ
aka 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium
5-Amino-1MQ in brief
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule NNMT inhibitor claimed to promote fat loss. NOT a peptide. Amino Axiom rates its evidence base limited. It is filed under Metabolic & Mitochondrial in the Amino Axiom compound index. This summary reflects published research and is not medical advice.
Research data
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Confidence Note
No PubMed-indexed primary literature was found for this compound at review time. Sections summarize commonly cited research context; treat as lower-confidence until citations are added.
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Overview
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). NOT a peptide. Animal studies suggest it may increase NAD+ levels and promote fat loss, but human data is lacking.
PubMed results: 0 · Human studies: 0 · Animal studies: 0
Dosing Ranges
Ranges reflect protocols studied in published research and animal-model extrapolation. Presented for research purposes only, not a recommendation or instruction for human use.
Doses studied in published research. Information presented for research purposes only, not a recommendation for human use.
- Oral — standard range No established dosing, Not established. Animal research has used oral NNMT-inhibitor regimens in mice; absolute mg/kg figures vary by study design and are not transferable to a validated human protocol. No completed human PK or dose-ranging studies establish a clinical range.
Half-Life
Not established in humans (theoretical confidence)
Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor; no published human PK. Preclinical literature does not report a validated plasma half-life for 5-Amino-1MQ.
Observed Benefits
- NNMT inhibition and NAD+ support (Strong preclinical): Animal and cell studies indicate that 5-Amino-1MQ inhibits nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), a pathway linked to elevated NAD+ availability and altered cellular energy metabolism.
- Adipose tissue and body composition research (Limited): Preclinical models suggest NNMT inhibition may reduce fat mass accumulation and influence lipid handling; published human efficacy data remain sparse.
- Metabolic signaling modulation (Theoretical): Research frames 5-Amino-1MQ as a small-molecule probe of NNMT-dependent methyl transfer and NAD salvage pathways rather than a clinically established metabolic agent.
Side Effects
- No well-characterized human safety profile — Mild, Not established. Human clinical safety data for 5-Amino-1MQ are largely absent from peer-reviewed literature; adverse-effect frequency and severity have not been established in controlled trials.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy and lactation (Theoretical / Preclinical): Absence of reproductive toxicology and human exposure data supports theoretical caution in pregnancy and lactation research contexts.
- Uncharacterized metabolic disease contexts (Theoretical / Preclinical): NNMT and NAD pathway modulation could interact with poorly studied metabolic states; evidence for clinical contraindications is theoretical.
Storage
Lyophilized (powder): Refrigerated (2-8°C), Up to 24 months. Light sensitive: yes, store dark
Reconstituted (solution): Refrigerated (2-8°C), 4-6 weeks. Solvent: Bacteriostatic water
Confidence Note
No PubMed-indexed primary literature was found for this compound at review time. Sections summarize commonly cited research context; treat as lower-confidence until citations are added.