AICARResearch-Grade Peptide · Lab-Verified Purity
AICAR is the research market's "exercise mimetic" — a compound that turns on the same energy-sensing pathway (AMPK) that vigorous exercise activates in your muscles. Researchers use it to study what would happen if you could get some of exercise's biochemical effects without the actual workout.
Everything researchers need to know about AICAR
Manufacturing, testing, handling, and shipping details for AICAR. For research purposes only — not for human or animal consumption.
AICAR — Product Overview
AICAR is the research market's "exercise mimetic" — a compound that turns on the same energy-sensing pathway (AMPK) that vigorous exercise activates in your muscles. Researchers use it to study what would happen if you could get some of exercise's biochemical effects without the actual workout.
AICAR — Molecular Characteristics & Vial Specifications
ProSource Labs supplies AICAR in the following available vial sizes: 50mg. Each AICAR vial contains pure lyophilized peptide — no fillers, no bulking agents. Product SKU references: AIC-50MV.
- Exercise Mimetic: Activates the same AMPK pathway that intense exercise triggers
- Endurance Research: Boosted running performance in classic research mouse studies
- Glucose Uptake: Studied for improving muscle glucose handling
- Mitochondrial Boost: Encourages the body to build more energy factories inside cells
Batches are characterized by ESI mass spectrometry to confirm molecular weight against the theoretical value, with amino-acid sequence confirmation on selected QA lots. Peptide content assay distinguishes net peptide mass from residual counter-ion salt.
AICAR — Laboratory Handling & Storage
Lyophilized AICAR vials should be stored at -20°C (or colder) in a laboratory freezer, inside the sealed factory container. Minimize warm-up cycles — move only the specific vial needed for a given experiment out of frozen storage at a time.
All laboratory handling of AICAR should follow the receiving institution's SOPs and applicable peer-reviewed protocols relevant to the researcher's specific experimental question. ProSource Labs does not publish end-user preparation or usage instructions.
AICAR — Third-Party Analytical Testing
Every batch of AICAR released by ProSource Labs undergoes independent reverse-phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) — the industry-standard analytical method for this class of research compound. Target chromatographic purity is typically ≥ 99%.
Additional characterization may include ESI mass spectrometry for molecular weight confirmation, Karl Fischer titration for residual moisture, and appearance/solubility inspection. A batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available on request through customer support after purchase.
AICAR — Quality Assurance Process
Each production lot of AICAR is quarantined pending analytical release, tested against documented purity, identity, and moisture acceptance criteria, and only released to sellable inventory after passing every QA checkpoint. Batches that fail any single criterion are quarantined and never reach customer-facing inventory.
If a vial of AICAR you received from ProSource Labs ever fails your own institution's incoming QA testing, contact customer support at support@prosourcelabs.org — we retain samples of every batch for cross-verification.
AICAR — Typical Research Application
Widely used in studies on AMPK activation, endurance capacity, glucose uptake, and mitochondrial biogenesis. A staple tool in the "exercise mimetic" research area.
AICAR — Packaging & Fast Southern California Shipping
AICAR vials ship in tamper-evident, moisture-resistant, cold-chain-friendly outer packaging from our Southern California distribution facility for fast US domestic delivery — typically 2-4 business days coast-to-coast, with expedited options available at checkout.
Every AICAR shipment is discreet — the outer packaging carries no product-specific branding or direct reference to the compound name inside, protecting researcher privacy. Tracking numbers are emailed automatically. For institutional or high-volume orders, dedicated wholesale pricing is available through the wholesale portal.
Our full FAQ covers ordering, wholesale, lab-verification, and customer support topics.
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About AICAR
What is AICAR?
AICAR is the research market's "exercise mimetic" — a compound that turns on the same energy-sensing pathway (AMPK) that vigorous exercise activates in your muscles. Researchers use it to study what would happen if you could get some of exercise's biochemical effects without the actual workout.
What is AICAR used for in research?
Widely used in studies on AMPK activation, endurance capacity, glucose uptake, and mitochondrial biogenesis. A staple tool in the "exercise mimetic" research area.
How is AICAR verified?
Every AICAR vial ships with a batch identifier for full traceability back to its manufacturing lot, an HPLC purity report, and Certificate of Analysis (COA).
How should AICAR be stored?
Lyophilized AICAR is best stored refrigerated (2–8°C) or frozen (-20°C) for long-term stability. Once reconstituted, keep refrigerated and refer to peptide handling best practices.
Where does AICAR ship from?
All AICAR orders ship from ProSource Labs' Southern California facility with tracked domestic delivery.
Is AICAR intended for human use?
No. AICAR is supplied strictly for laboratory research applications and is not intended for and not approved for human or veterinary consumption.
