Non-peptide compound reference

BAM-15

BAM-15 is a synthetic mitochondrial uncoupling compound studied for its ability to increase mitochondrial respiration, energy expenditure, and metabolic flexibility. By disrupting the coupling between electron transport and ATP synthesis inside the mitochondria, BAM-15 dissipates the proton gradient and promotes higher oxygen consumption and substrate oxidation.…

  • Metabolic research
  • Longevity & mitochondria
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Dosing literacy

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Evidence context

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Research best practices

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Product identity

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Storage & handling

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Mechanism map

How BAM-15 is being studied to work

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    Process stage

    Mechanism of Action

    How BAM-15 uncouples oxidative phosphorylation

  2. 02

    Process stage

    Cellular Energy Signaling

    AMPK, PGC-1α, mitochondrial biogenesis, and quality control

    • Activates AMPK in response to ATP depletion
    • Promotes glucose uptake and fatty acid oxidation
    • Enhances PGC-1α-related mitochondrial biogenesis
    • Supports mitochondrial quality control pathways

Research orientation

What researchers are exploring

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  • 01

    Mechanism of Action

    How BAM-15 uncouples oxidative phosphorylation

  • 02

    Cellular Energy Signaling

    AMPK, PGC-1α, mitochondrial biogenesis, and quality control

  • 03

    BAM-15 and Obesity

    Effects on fat accumulation, energy expenditure, and mitochondrial health

  • 04

    BAM-15 and Diabetes

    Insulin sensitivity, glucose control, and hepatic glucose output

  • 05

    BAM-15 and NAFLD / NASH

    Liver fat, oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction

  • 06

    Inflammation, Sepsis & Kidney Protection

    How BAM-15 may reduce tissue damage and inflammatory injury

Evidence map

What is known—and what still needs verification

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  • Source review pending

    Research Status & Administration Notes

    Important context about the current state of evidence

  • Source review pending

    Mechanism of Action

    How BAM-15 uncouples oxidative phosphorylation

  • Source review pending

    Cellular Energy Signaling

    AMPK, PGC-1α, mitochondrial biogenesis, and quality control

  • Source review pending

    BAM-15 and Obesity

    Effects on fat accumulation, energy expenditure, and mitochondrial health

Technical reference

Identity, limitations and unknowns

Molecular profile

Classification
Synthetic mitochondrial uncoupler
Primary Functional Role
Selective disruption of mitochondrial coupling between electron transport and ATP synthesis
Reported Chemical Name
(2-fluorophenyl) {6-[(2-fluorophenyl)amino](1,2,5-oxadiazolo[3,4-e]pyrazin-5-yl)} amine
Pharmacokinetic Notes
Reported oral bioavailability of 67%, half-life of 1.7 hours, primary liver localization, and tissue clearance within approximately four hours in preclinical discussion

Important limitations

  • Safety, Pharmacokinetics & Comparison to Other Uncouplers: Why BAM-15 is considered distinct from older uncoupling agents
  • Future Research: What still needs to be answered before clinical translation