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Metabolic research compounds are studied in laboratory settings involving receptor-mediated signaling, peptide-receptor interaction, mitochondrial processes, cofactor biology, and biochemical pathway analysis.
This category may include peptides, peptide analogs, coenzymes, nucleoside analogs, and small-molecule research compounds. Inclusion on this page does not imply approval for medical, veterinary, diagnostic, dietary, cosmetic, or personal use.
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Also known as: Acadesine, AICA-riboside
Compound class: Nucleoside analog
Molecular formula: C9H14N4O5 http://[1] https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/17513" rel="noopener" target="_blank">[1]
Research classification: AMPK-related cell-signaling research compound [15]
AICAR is a nucleoside analog referenced in laboratory research involving AMPK-associated signaling pathways and cellular biochemical analysis.
Also known as: Glucagon-like peptide-1
Compound class: Peptide
Reference molecular formula: C149H226N40O45 [2]
Research classification: Incretin peptide research compound
GLP-1 is a peptide studied in laboratory research on incretin receptor biology, GLP-1 receptor signaling, and peptide-receptor interactions.
Formula note: GLP-1 may be supplied or referenced in different fragment, amidated, or modified forms. The exact molecular formula should be verified against the product label, lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, and supporting analytical documentation.
Compound class: Peptide analog
Molecular formula: C207H317N45O65 [3]
Research classification: GLP-1 receptor and glucagon receptor research compound [12]
Mazdutide is described in scientific literature as a dual GLP-1 receptor and glucagon receptor agonist. In a Q Labs research context, it is provided only for laboratory investigation involving receptor interaction and biochemical pathway analysis.
Also known as: Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, Nadide, beta-NAD
Compound class: Coenzyme
Reference molecular formula: C21H27N7O14P2 [4]https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5892" rel="noopener" target="_blank">
Research classification: Cellular cofactor and redox-pathway research compound
NAD+ is a coenzyme referenced in laboratory research involving cellular redox systems, enzymatic reactions, and mitochondrial-associated biochemical pathways.
Formula note: NAD+ may be referenced in different ionic, hydrate, or salt forms. The exact molecular formula should be verified against the product label, lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, and supporting analytical documentation.
Compound class: Peptide analog
Reference molecular formula: C221H342N46O68 [5]
Research classification: GLP-1 receptor, GIP receptor, and glucagon receptor research compound [11]
Retatrutide is described in scientific literature as a triple hormone receptor agonist associated with GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptor research. In a Q Labs research context, it is provided only for laboratory investigation involving receptor interaction and biochemical signaling analysis.
Formula note: Some references identify retatrutide by salt form. Researchers should verify the exact product form against the product label, lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, and supporting analytical documentation.
Compound class: Peptide analog
Molecular formula: C187H291N45O59 [6]
Research classification: GLP-1 receptor research compound [18]
Semaglutide is referenced in scientific literature as a GLP-1 receptor agonist. In a Q Labs research context, it is provided only for laboratory investigation involving GLP-1 receptor activity, peptide-receptor interaction, and incretin-related signaling analysis.
Compound class: Small-molecule research compound
Molecular formula: C18H14N2O2 [7]
Research classification: Estrogen-related receptor research compound [16]
SLU-PP-332 is a small-molecule research compound referenced in laboratory investigations involving estrogen-related receptor activity and mitochondrial-associated biochemical pathways.
Also known as: Elamipretide, MTP-131, Bendavia
Compound class: Tetrapeptide
Molecular formula: C32H49N9O5 [8]
Research classification: Mitochondrial membrane and cardiolipin research peptide [17]
SS-31, also known as elamipretide, is a tetrapeptide referenced in research involving mitochondrial membrane biology and cardiolipin-associated biochemical systems.
Also known as: BI 456906
Compound class: Peptide analog
Molecular formula: C192H289N47O61 [9]
Research classification: GLP-1 receptor and glucagon receptor research compound [13]
Survodutide is described in scientific literature as a dual glucagon receptor and GLP-1 receptor agonist. In a Q Labs research context, it is provided only for laboratory investigation involving receptor interaction and biochemical signaling analysis.
Compound class: Peptide analog
Molecular formula: C225H348N48O68 [10]
Research classification: GIP receptor and GLP-1 receptor research compound [14]
Tirzepatide is described in scientific literature as a dual GIP receptor and GLP-1 receptor agonist. In a Q Labs research context, it is provided only for laboratory investigation involving receptor interaction and incretin-related biochemical analysis.
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The references below are provided for compound identity, molecular formula verification, and general scientific classification only. They are not intended to suggest approval for medical, veterinary, diagnostic, therapeutic, dietary, cosmetic, or personal use.
Q Labs does not provide dosage guidance, administration instructions, protocols, cycles, stacks, treatment recommendations, or human-use guidance.
[1] PubChem CID 17513 — Acadesine / AICAR molecular formula reference.
[2] PubChem C[ID 16133831 — Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 molecular formula reference.
[3] PubChem CID 167312357 — Mazdutide molecular formula reference.
[4] PubChem CID 5892 — NAD+ / Nadide molecular formula reference.
[5] PubChem CID 171934787 — Retatrutide sodium salt molecular formula reference.
[6] PubChem CID 56843331 — Semaglutide molecular formula reference.
[7] PubChem CID 5338394 — SLU-PP-332 molecular formula reference.
[8] PubChem CID 11764719 — Elamipretide / SS-31 molecular formula reference.
[9] PubChem CID 168429725 — Survodutide molecular formula reference.
[10] PubChem CID 156588324 — Tirzepatide molecular formula reference.
[11] PubMed PMID 42250575 — Retatrutide receptor-classification reference.
[12] PubMed PMID 38092790 — Mazdutide receptor-classification reference.
[13] PubMed PMID 41638399 — Survodutide receptor-classification reference.
[14] PubMed Central PMCID PMC10084319 — Tirzepatide receptor-classification reference.
[15] Cells. 2021;10(5):1095 — AICAR / AMPK-related research classification reference.
[18] PubMed PMID 40143174 — Semaglutide GLP-1 receptor classification reference.
Molecular formulas may vary depending on salt form, hydrate form, counterion, amidation state, fragment length, or other product-specific modifications. Researchers should verify the exact formula, identity, and specifications against the product label, lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, and supporting analytical documentation.
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Products are not intended for human or animal consumption, medical use, veterinary use, diagnostic use, therapeutic use, cosmetic use, food use, dietary supplement use, or personal use.
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