Molecular Formula | C9H14N4O5 |
Appearance | White powder |
PackAge | Aluminum foil bag |
Storage | Cool and dry place |
AICAR known as ZMP is an analog of AMP that is capable of stimulating AMP-dependent protein kinase activity (AMPK). AICAR is being clinically used to treat and protect against cardiac ischemic injury. If left untreated, it may lead to a myocardial infarct. Cardiac Ischemia is caused by insufficient blood flow and oxygen to the myocardium .The drug was first used in the 1980âs as a method to preserve blood flow to the heart during surgery. Currently,the drug has also been shown as a potential treatment for diabetes by increasing the metabolic activity of tissues by changing the sical composition of muscle.
Specifciation.
Product Name: | AICAR |
Synonyms: | ACADESINE;AICAR;AICA-RIBOSIDE;AMPK;5-AMINOIMIDAZOLE-4-CARBOXAMIDE-1-BETA-RIBOSIDE;5-AMINOIMIDAZOLE-4-CARBOXAMIDE-1-B-D-RIBOFURANOSIDE;5-AMINOIMIDAZOLE-4-CARBOXAMIDE 1-BETA-D-RIBOFURANOSIDE;Z-RIBOSIDE |
CAS: | 2627-69-2 |
MF: | C9H14N4O5 |
MW: | 258.23 |
EINECS: | 220-097-5 |
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(1) Applied in maceutical field, it is used as maceutical raw material to treat injuries from fall, infectious hepatitis and epidemic cerebrospinal meningitis. (2) Applied in healthcare field, it is used in the health products to nourish brain, protect liver and improve sleep quality.(3) Applied in comestics, it is used to promote skin metabolism and make skin more tender and firm.