5-Amino-1MQ (5-amino-1-methylquinolinium) is a synthetic small-molecule compound studied as an inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). It has been evaluated in preclinical research involving cellular metabolism, nicotinamide pathways, adipose-tissue signaling, and energy balance.
Structure: Methylquinolinium-derived small molecule; not a peptide
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₁N₂⁺ (active quinolinium ion)
Molecular Weight: Approximately 159.21 g/mol (excluding the counterion)
Target Activity: Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase inhibitor
Research Focus: NNMT activity, nicotinamide metabolism, cellular energetics, and adipose-tissue signaling
Research Use Only: Not intended for human or veterinary use.