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Metabolic · Small Molecule

5-Amino-1MQ

Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor researched for fat metabolism.

Mechanism of Action

Not a peptide but commonly grouped in peptide research. A selective inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), an enzyme overexpressed in obese adipose tissue. Inhibition increases SAM and NAD+ availability, increasing adipocyte energy expenditure in animal models.

Research Areas

Diet-induced obesity (rodent)
White adipose tissue energy expenditure
Age-related muscle function

Common Research Protocols

Oral research dosing

Daily oral dosing in animal obesity and aging studies.

Protocols summarized for educational reference from published research. Not dosing guidance.

Cited Research

[1]Nature Medicine·2015

NNMT inhibition reduces adiposity in obese mice

Demonstrated weight loss and improved metabolic profile via NNMT inhibition.

Important Considerations

  • Investigational; no human clinical trials yet.
  • Not FDA-approved.

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