AICAR
Also known as Acadesine
A small molecule that activates AMPK, a central energy-sensing enzyme.
What it is
A nucleoside analog rather than a peptide, grouped here for its metabolic research context. It mimics the cellular signal of low energy availability.
What the research has examined
Preclinical work has examined endurance markers, glucose uptake, and mitochondrial biogenesis. It appears on the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list.
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Related compounds
Others in Metabolic.
Disclaimer
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