This is a working overview of PPARδ agonist, written for readers who want more than a one-paragraph summary but less than a textbook.
Reviewed 2026-01-10. Anything still debated is marked as such rather than presented as settled.
In laboratory settings, cardarine is studied as a tool compound for probing PPARδ biology. Published experiments often use cell cultures, rodent models, or isolated tissues. Some investigations focus on metabolic effects, while others assess potential risks such as carcinogenicity observed in long-term animal studies. Because human trials are sparse, most knowledge comes from preclinical work and adverse event reports. Scientific literature frequently notes the gap between animal findings and human outcomes. The compound is not a dietary supplement and is not intended for human consumption.
Cardarine is a common name for GW501516, a synthetic compound developed in the 1990s through research collaborations involving GlaxoSmithKline. It belongs to a class of molecules known as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta agonists. Early studies explored its effects on lipid metabolism and energy expenditure in animal models. The compound was never approved as a human medicine, and clinical development was discontinued. In the years since, it has appeared in fitness and bodybuilding communities as a performance-enhancing substance. Regulatory agencies classify it as an unapproved drug.
PPARδ is a nuclear receptor that regulates gene expression related to fatty acid oxidation, glucose homeostasis, and mitochondrial function. GW501516 binds to this receptor with high affinity and activates downstream signaling in skeletal muscle and other tissues. Animal studies reported increased endurance and altered fuel preference, but human data remain limited and inconsistent. The precise relationship between receptor activation and observed physiological changes is still an area of active investigation. Researchers have also examined whether the compound affects inflammation or cell proliferation. No approved therapeutic indication exists for cardarine.
Regulatory treatment of cardarine differs by context and jurisdiction. In competitive sport, the World Anti-Doping Agency lists PPARδ agonists, including GW501516, as prohibited at all times. Outside sport, it lacks approval as a prescription medicine in major drug markets, and products sold for human consumption may be treated as unapproved drugs. Some countries also restrict importation or sale through general consumer protection and medicines laws. These classifications affect availability, testing, and legal risk without establishing therapeutic value.
Because cardarine is not an approved medicine, no pharmacopeial monograph defines its identity, purity, or storage requirements. Laboratories typically rely on in-house methods and reference standards when testing materials labeled as GW501516. Certificates of analysis may report purity and identity for a specific batch, but their scope varies and they do not guarantee safety or legal status. Independent verification can include high-performance liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, and elemental analysis. The distinction between research chemical labeling and human use is significant because quality standards and oversight differ.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Registry Number | 317318-70-0 | Unique identifier for the compound. |
| Chemical class | PPARδ agonist | Synthetic ligand for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta. |
| Appearance | White to off-white solid | Typical form of research-grade material. |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO and ethanol | Poorly soluble in water. |
| Typical storage | -20°C | Recommended for long-term storage of stock solutions. |
Safety discussions about cardarine frequently cite rodent carcinogenicity findings reported in the 2000s. In those studies, treated animals developed tumors at multiple sites, leading sponsors to discontinue clinical development. The relevance of these findings to humans has not been resolved, but they are a major reason the compound is not approved. Current literature emphasizes uncertainty about long-term effects and the risks of unregulated use. Regulators and health agencies have not established a safe human exposure level.
Cardarine is a synthetic compound also known as GW501516, GW-501516, and sometimes endurobol. It was developed as a selective agonist of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta, a nuclear receptor involved in fatty acid oxidation and energy metabolism. The compound was studied in preclinical models for metabolic and cardiovascular conditions, but it did not become a marketed human medicine. In regulatory and anti-doping contexts, it is treated as a prohibited substance rather than a licensed medicine.
Activation of PPARδ changes transcription of genes involved in fatty acid transport, mitochondrial function, and skeletal muscle fuel preference. In rodent studies, pharmacological PPARδ activation was associated with increased endurance and altered body composition. These findings generated interest in performance enhancement, but species differences and study designs limit direct extrapolation to humans. Small human trials were conducted in the 2000s and later discontinued. The extent to which cardarine produces similar metabolic or performance effects in people remains an open question.
The compound is typically described as a laboratory compound rather than a therapeutic product. Published reports have explored its role in lipid disorders, insulin sensitivity, and exercise metabolism, yet no major drug regulator has approved it for medical use. Commercial samples sold under the cardarine name may vary in purity and identity. Analytical confirmation is therefore necessary when the material is discussed in scientific or regulatory contexts. Its classification as a prohibited substance in sport further shapes how it is studied and reported.
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===== MeSH D08.811.682.657 – oxidoreductases acting on aldehyde or oxo group donors ===== MeSH D08.811.682.657.163 – aldehyde oxidoreductases MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.249 – aldehyde dehydrogenase MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.249.750 – omega-crystallins MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.311 – aldehyde oxidase MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.342 – aminomuconate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.374 – aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.468 – benzaldehyde dehydrogenase (NADP+) MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.515 – betaine-aldehyde dehydrogenase MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.562 – glutamate-5-semialdehyde dehydrogenase MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.750 – glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenases MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.750.250 – glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (nadp+) MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.750.300 – glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (nadp+)(phosphorylating) MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.750.350 – glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (phosphorylating) MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.781 – glycolaldehyde dehydrogenase MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.796 – l-aminoadipate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.812 – malonate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase (acetylating) MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.827 – methylmalonate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase (acylating) MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.835 – retinal dehydrogenase MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.843 – succinate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase MeSH D08.811.682.657.163.875 – succinate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase (NAD(P)+) MeSH D08.811.682.657.180 – formate dehydrogenases MeSH D08.811.682.657.350 – ketone oxidoreductases MeSH D08.811.682.657.350.750 – ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex MeSH D08.811.682.657.350.750.500 – dihydrolipoamide dehydrogenase MeSH D08.811.682.657.350.760 – 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate dehydrogenase (lipoamide) MeSH D08.811.682.657.350.825 – 2-oxoisovalerate dehydrogenase (acylating) MeSH D08.811.682.657.350.875 – pyruvate dehydrogenase (lipoamide) MeSH D08.811.682.657.350.937 – pyruvate oxidase MeSH D08.811.682.657.350.968 – pyruvate synthase
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Cardarine is a common name for GW501516, a synthetic PPARδ agonist developed for research. It has not been approved as a medication in any country. It is classified as an unapproved drug and a prohibited substance in sport.
No. Cardarine is not an anabolic steroid; it belongs to a different chemical class that targets PPARδ. Steroids act primarily through androgen receptors, while cardarine acts through a nuclear receptor involved in metabolism.
Some rodent studies reported increased endurance and changes in fat metabolism after cardarine exposure. Long-term studies in animals also raised concerns about cancer in certain tissues. Human trial data are limited, so these findings cannot be directly translated to people.
Anti-doping laboratories typically use LC-MS/MS to detect GW501516 and its metabolites in urine. The method is sensitive and can identify the compound at low concentrations. Detection depends on sample timing, metabolism, and the specific assay.