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A9978

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AICAR

≥98% (HPLC), powder, AMPK activator

Synonym(s):

5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide 1-β-D-ribofuranoside, Acadesine, N1-(β-D-Ribofuranosyl)-5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H14N4O5
CAS Number:
2627-69-2
Molecular Weight:
258.23
EC Number:
220-097-5
MDL number:
MFCD00869751
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24724407
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

AICAR, ≥98% (HPLC), powder

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

tan

mp

214-215 °C

solubility

H2O: >7 mg/mL

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

NC(=O)c1ncn([C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H]2O)c1N

InChI

1S/C9H14N4O5/c10-7-4(8(11)17)12-2-13(7)9-6(16)5(15)3(1-14)18-9/h2-3,5-6,9,14-16H,1,10H2,(H2,11,17)/t3-,5-,6-,9-/m1/s1

InChI key

RTRQQBHATOEIAF-UUOKFMHZSA-N

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General description

Adenosine monophosphate protein kinase (AMPK) activator 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide (AICAR) modulates cellular energy. It regulates lipid and glucose metabolism, pro-inflammatory responses, cytokine production, cell proliferation and apoptosis. AICAR improves ischemia or reperfusion injury and kidney fibrosis in rats. It provides protection against acute tubular necrosis.

Application

AICAR has been used to provide protection against cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury through the JAK (tyrosine-protein kinase )/STAT (signal transducer and activator of transcription )/SOCS (suppressor of cytokine signaling) pathway. It also has been used in the assay of FapR (malonyl-CoA responsive bacterial transcriptional factor )-NLuc (nanoLuciferase) biosensor activity.

Biochem/physiol Actions

AICAR is a cell permeable activator of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a metabolic master regulator that is activated in times of reduced energy availability (high cellular AMP:ATP ratios) and serves to inhibit anabolic processes. In vivo, pharmacologic activation of AMPK with AICAR mimics exercise and triggers insulin-independent glucose uptake by skeletal muscle.

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  5. How can I store a solution of AICAR, Product A9978?

    We do not test solution stability for this product. In general, drug solutions are best prepared immediately before use.  We recommend storing at -20°C in single use aliquots.

  6. What can I use to solubilize AICAR, Product A9978?

    We list the solubility in water on the lot specific Certificate of Analysis.  We typically test the solubility of AICAR in water (7 mg/mL).

  7. What is the appearance of Product A9978, AICAR?

    Product No. A9978, AICAR, is a powder.  The color of the powder will be described on the lot specific Certificate of Analysis.

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