AICAR (5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside) is a cell-permeable nucleoside analog classified as an AMPK activator, available as a lyophilized powder for laboratory research.
AICAR (Acadesine) is a cell-permeable nucleoside analog. Phosphorylated intracellularly to ZMP, an intermediate in de novo purine biosynthesis and AMP mimetic.
Consists of aminoimidazole carboxamide base linked to ribose sugar. Classified as adenosine analog. Soluble in sterile water or DMSO. Store at -20°C protected from light and moisture.
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