Metabolic

5-Amino-1MQ

5 amino 1MQ / 5-amino-1-methylquinolinium

Molecular format
Small molecule

Small molecule

Research contextPredominantly preclinical

Read the linked studies for their methods and limitations.

A small-molecule NNMT inhibitor investigated in cellular and mouse metabolic research.

Family
NNMT inhibitor
Research frame
Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT)
Molecular format
Small molecule

Read the evidence

The cited obesity results came from a mouse study of NNMT inhibitors. They do not establish human weight-loss efficacy or a clinical dosing regimen.

Resolve the identity

This is not a peptide. Identify the exact cation, counterion and compound studied within a series of NNMT inhibitors.