Molecular profile
- Sequence
- 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside
- Molecular Formula
- C9H15N4O8P
- Molecular Weight
- 338.213 g/mol
- PubChem CID
- 65110
- CAS Number
- 3031-94-5
- Synonyms
- AICA ribonucleotide, Z-nucleotide
Non-peptide compound reference
AICAR
AICAR, an analog of adenosine monophosphate, has found clinical application in safeguarding against cardiac ischemia post-heart attack. Its antioxidant attributes make it a potential candidate for retarding the natural aging process. Ongoing investigations explore the potential of AICAR in mitigating the impact of conditions such as diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and various inflammatory ailments.
Dosing literacy
Dosing & scaling, explained
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Evidence context
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Research best practices
Storage, handling and interpretation
Product identity
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Research orientation
What researchers are exploring
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Effects
AICAR's effects on insulin resistance, inflammation, and cancer research
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Anti-inflammatory Properties
AICAR's role in combating cellular-level inflammation and inflammatory conditions
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Research and the Heart
AICAR's effects on cardiovascular health and atherosclerosis prevention
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Research and Fertility
AICAR's potential effects on sperm motility and fertility research
Evidence map
What is known—and what still needs verification
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- Source review pending
Effects
AICAR's effects on insulin resistance, inflammation, and cancer research
- Source review pending
Anti-inflammatory Properties
AICAR's role in combating cellular-level inflammation and inflammatory conditions
Technical reference
Identity, limitations and unknowns
Important limitations
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Source review
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