{"product_id":"aicar-50mg","title":"AICAR 50mg","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-updated-hr-color force-compact-layout stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_1a084404041dd3a5\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSafe Vials\u003c\/b\u003e AICAR (Acadesine \/ AICA Riboside) is a high-purity, laboratory-grade synthetic nucleoside analog designed to study master metabolic regulation pathways. Functioning as an cell-permeable precursor, AICAR enters target cells where adenosine kinase phosphorylates it into its active monophosphorylated form, ZMP (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-1-\u003cem\u003eβ\u003c\/em\u003e-D-ribofuranosyl-5'-monophosphate).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBecause ZMP structurally mimics adenosine monophosphate (AMP), it binds directly to the \u003cem\u003eγ\u003c\/em\u003e-subunit of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) to induce allosteric activation and promote phosphorylation. Crucially, \u003cb\u003eSafe Vials\u003c\/b\u003e AICAR activates the central AMPK cascade without depleting intracellular ATP stores or altering adenylate energy charge ratios. This makes it a gold-standard reference compound for isolating AMPK-dependent downstream metabolic events, including GLUT4 glucose transporter translocation, fatty acid oxidation, and PGC-1\u003cem\u003eα\u003c\/em\u003e-mediated mitochondrial biogenesis. Every batch is independently third-party tested and HPLC-verified ((\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≥ 99%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e purity) to guarantee high experimental stability and batch-to-batch reproducibility.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompound Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Safe Vials AICAR\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e AMPK Activator \/ Nucleoside Analog (Exercise Mimetic Probe)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCAS Registry Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 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Formula:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC₉H₁₄N₄O₅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 258.23 g\/mol\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChemical Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-1-\u003cem\u003eβ\u003c\/em\u003e-D-ribofuranoside\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/b\u003e Acadesine, AICA Riboside, ZMP Precursor, NSF 2627692\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect Allosteric AMPK Activation:\u003c\/b\u003e Converted intracellularly to ZMP, an AMP mimetic that engages AMPK signaling without altering intracellular ATP\/ADP ratios.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInsulin-Independent Glucose Transport:\u003c\/b\u003e Extensively utilized in skeletal muscle tissue assays to investigate GLUT4 translocation and non-insulin-mediated glucose uptake mechanisms.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMitochondrial Biogenesis Signaling:\u003c\/b\u003e Evaluated for its capacity to stimulate PGC-1\u003cem\u003eα\u003c\/em\u003e gene expression, promoting mitochondrial density and oxidative capacity in metabolic models.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFatty Acid Oxidation Kinetics:\u003c\/b\u003e Studied for its role in inhibiting acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) activity, shifting cellular energy substrate utilization toward lipid oxidation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExercise Mimetic Reference Standard:\u003c\/b\u003e Functions as a benchmark probe in exercise physiology models to mimic cellular energy-demand signaling \u003ci\u003ein vitro\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnalytical Purity Verification:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully verified via third-party HPLC testing ((\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≥ 99%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e purity) to eliminate contaminant-driven variances in enzyme kinetic assays.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhysical Form:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid lyophilized powder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisual Appearance:\u003c\/b\u003e White to off-white crystalline powder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePurity Level:\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≥ 99%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (HPLC Verified)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/b\u003e Soluble in sterile water, bacteriostatic water, or DMSO\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eUnopened (Lyophilized):\u003c\/i\u003e Keep tightly sealed and dry at \u003cb\u003e-20°C\u003c\/b\u003e for long-term storage (or \u003cb\u003e2–8°C\u003c\/b\u003e for short-term handling). Protect from light and atmospheric moisture.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eReconstituted Solution:\u003c\/i\u003e Store under refrigeration at \u003cb\u003e2°C – 8°C\u003c\/b\u003e. Aliquot working stock solutions into single-use volumes to prevent degradation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUsage Disclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e Strictly for \u003ci\u003eIn Vitro\u003c\/i\u003e Laboratory Research and Development Use Only. Must be handled by qualified professionals. 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