5-Amino-1MQ targets the substrate binding site of NNMT the nicotinamide binding pocket competitively inhibiting nicotinamide methylation with an IC50 of 1.2 M under reference assay conditions
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Cycle length 8 weeks Where it comes from Community research planning How to label it Anecdotal Cycle length 12 weeks Where it comes from Published trial duration and community planning How to label it Published and community context Cycle length 16 weeks Where it comes from Community research planning How to label it Anecdotal Cycle length 24 weeks Where it comes from Published trial duration How to label it Published research Read the full AOD-9604 cycle-length guide for a closer look at 8-, 12-, 16-, and 24-week timelines
By reducing NNMTs consumption of nicotinamide, research indicates the compound helps preserve the cellular pool of NAD+
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