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AICAR (Acadesine)
MetabolicResearch use only
Educational use only. Not medical advice. Verify all information with primary sources and a licensed clinician before use.
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Overview
AICAR is a cell-permeable nucleoside analog that activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a key regulator of cellular energy homeostasis. Originally studied for cardiac ischemia protection, it gained attention as an 'exercise mimetic' due to its metabolic effects.
Primary Uses
AMPK Activation
Fatty Acid Oxidation
Glucose Metabolism
Endurance Enhancement
Mitochondrial Biogenesis
Ischemia Protection
Protocol Reference
Dose
1-5mg daily
Frequency
Once daily
Half-life
~2-3 hours
Route
Subcutaneous injection
Evidence
limited
Research Models
HumanMouse
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