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FAICAR is the derivative of AICAR (A611700), which is a nucleoside analogue that is able to enter nucleoside pools and is able to significantly increase levels of adenosine during periods of ATP breakdown. Adenosine-regulating agents (ARAs) have been recognized for therapeutic potential in myocardial ischemia. Cardioprotective.

ChEBI: 5-formamido-1-(5-phospho-D-ribosyl)imidazole-4-carboxamide is a 1-(phosphoribosyl)imidazolecarboxamide. It has a role as an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a 5-formamido-1-(5-phospho-D-ribosyl)imidazole-4-carboxamide(2-).