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5-Amino-1MQ

Full name
5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium (NNMT inhibitor)
Mechanism
Small-molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) — not a peptide. Preclinically increases cellular NAD+ and SAM, promotes adipocyte energy expenditure and reduces fat mass in obese mice.
Half-life
not characterised in humans
Administration
oral
Typical dosage*
low: research-defined · typical: no established human dose; anecdotal 50-150mg unvalidated · high: unknown safe ceiling
Researched for
metabolic / fat-loss research (preclinical), muscle-regeneration research
Reported side effects
no human safety data
Interactions
not characterised
Commonly combined
anecdotal metabolic protocols (unvalidated)
Scheduling
🇦🇺 AUNot ARTG-registered; research
🇺🇸 USNot FDA-approved
🇬🇧 UKNot licensed
Regulatory status
Preclinical small molecule (not a peptide). No human safety data. Not approved.

*Doses are commonly-reported figures from public sources, not a recommendation. Educational only.

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Studies (7)

YearTitle / venueSource
2025Nicotinamide-N-methyltransferase inhibition improves cardiac function and structure in a heart failure with preserved ejection fraction mouse model
Pharmacological research · preclinical
PMID 40484359
2024Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase inhibition mitigates obesity-related metabolic dysfunction
Diabetes, obesity & metabolism · preclinical
PMID 39161060
2023Nicotinamide N -methyltransferase promotes M2 macrophage polarization by IL6 and MDSC conversion by GM-CSF in gallbladder carcinoma
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) · preclinical
PMID 36633260
2021Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase: At the crossroads between cellular metabolism and epigenetic regulation
Molecular metabolism · preclinical
PMID 33453420
2021Development & validation of LC-MS/MS assay for 5-amino-1-methyl quinolinium in rat plasma: Application to pharmacokinetic and oral bioavailability studies
Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis · preclinical
PMID 34304009
2018Selective and membrane-permeable small molecule inhibitors of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase reverse high fat diet-induced obesity in mice
Biochemical pharmacology · preclinical
PMID 29155147
2009Adipose tissue as a source of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase and homocysteine
Atherosclerosis · preclinical
PMID 18996527

Questions (9)

What is 5-Amino-1MQ?

5-Amino-1MQ (5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium (NNMT inhibitor)). Small-molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) — not a peptide. Preclinically increases cellular NAD+ and SAM, promotes adipocyte energy expenditure and reduces fat mass in obese mice.

What is 5-Amino-1MQ used for?

Commonly discussed uses: metabolic / fat-loss research (preclinical), muscle-regeneration research. The evidence base is largely preclinical (animal/in-vitro); published randomised human clinical trials are lacking or absent. Note: most uses are not approved indications.

How does 5-Amino-1MQ work?

Mechanism: Small-molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT) — not a peptide. Preclinically increases cellular NAD+ and SAM, promotes adipocyte energy expenditure and reduces fat mass in obese mice.

Is 5-Amino-1MQ safe?

Reported considerations: no human safety data. The evidence base is largely preclinical (animal/in-vitro); published randomised human clinical trials are lacking or absent. Preclinical small molecule (not a peptide). No human safety data. Not approved. This is not a safety endorsement; safety data for unapproved compounds is incomplete.

What is the typical dose of 5-Amino-1MQ?

Commonly cited ranges (educational reference, not a recommendation): low research-defined, typical no established human dose; anecdotal 50-150mg unvalidated, high unknown safe ceiling. Administration: oral. Half-life: not characterised in humans.

Is 5-Amino-1MQ legal in Australia?

Australian status: Not ARTG-registered; research. Preclinical small molecule (not a peptide). No human safety data. Not approved. General regulatory context: most active peptides are Schedule 4 and require a prescription; import via the Personal Importation Scheme requires a valid Australian prescription for prescription-only goods.

How do you store 5-Amino-1MQ?

Reconstitution/storage reference: oral — no reconstitution; storage: room temp / per product.

What is 5-Amino-1MQ commonly stacked with?

Commonly discussed combinations (anecdotal for unapproved compounds): anecdotal metabolic protocols (unvalidated). Stacking increases interaction/safety uncertainty.