Peptide library · Exercise mimetic / metabolic

AICAR

A small-molecule activator of AMPK — the cellular energy sensor that hard endurance training switches on — which is why it's often called an "exercise mimetic." By imitating AMP, it signals to a cell that fuel is running low, prompting it to burn fatty acids, pull in glucose, and build new mitochondria. Animal research has looked at it for endurance, fat loss, muscle-fiber repair after injury, and protecting heart tissue during oxygen deprivation. A nucleotide analog rather than a true peptide.

Also goes by

Acadesine · AICA riboside · AICA ribonucleotide · 5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide-1-β-D-ribofuranoside · AMPK activator

Research-market price

~$0.86 /mg avg

observed range $0.50–$1.21/mg

Average across the research market as of 2026-07-19. Informational only — not a Blue Star price, and not an offer to sell.

Straight talk

Research compound — no established human dosing or safety data. Banned in competition by WADA.

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