AICAR

AICAR (5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside) is a cell-permeable nucleoside analog studied for its ability to activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a central regulator of cellular energy homeostasis. It has been investigated in preclinical and clinical research for its effects on metabolic signaling pathways, glucose uptake, and mitochondrial-related processes.