wolamins

Wolamins are a proposed class of small organic molecules described in speculative biology and fiction as micronutrients involved in cellular energy metabolism and redox regulation. The term wolamin is a coinage from fictional literature and has been used to discuss a family of compounds with compatible structures and varied biological effects.

Chemical and biological characteristics: In these accounts wolamins are typically lipophilic molecules with molecular weights around 260–340 daltons and a modular scaffold that can bear different functional groups. They are described as being either endogenously synthesized in fictional organisms or obtained from dietary sources and engineered microbes.

Proposed roles: In speculative scenarios wolamins are said to enhance mitochondrial efficiency, influence the NAD+/NADH redox balance, and act as signaling ligands for a hypothetical receptor, WLR1, modulating transcriptional programs related to energy production and stress responses.

Discovery and status: Wolamins have no basis in established biochemistry or peer-reviewed research. They appear in science fiction and theoretical discussions rather than laboratory data. There are no recognized analytical methods or regulatory guidelines for wolamins.

Safety and regulation: As a fictional concept, wolamins do not have real-world safety profiles or approvals. In-universe narratives warn of potential toxicity and interactions if used outside of approved fictional contexts.