Description
Name: Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (Oxidized Form; NAD⁺)
Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₂₇N₇O₁₄P₂
Molecular Weight: ≈ 663.43 g/mol
CAS Registry Number: 53-84-9
NAD⁺ – COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH COENZYME FOR CELLULAR ENERGY AND REDOX STUDIES
Scientific Overview of NAD⁺
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD⁺) is a pyridine nucleotide coenzyme that plays a central role in cellular energy metabolism, mitochondrial function, and redox homeostasis. As an essential cofactor in oxidation–reduction (redox) reactions, NAD⁺ participates in the transfer of electrons between metabolic intermediates, thereby linking glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
In biochemical and cellular research, NAD⁺ is studied for its diverse molecular functions, including:
• Redox and Metabolic Pathway Integration – serving as a coenzyme for dehydrogenases involved in ATP generation (Belenky et al., 2007)
• Sirtuin and PARP Enzyme Activity – functioning as a substrate for NAD⁺-dependent enzymes involved in gene regulation and DNA repair (Imai & Guarente, 2014)
• Mitochondrial and Cellular Homeostasis – exploration of NAD⁺ balance in models of oxidative stress and aging (Verdin, 2015)
NAD⁺ is an indispensable molecule for biochemical, metabolic, and longevity research, serving as a foundation for studies of energy transfer, cellular signaling, and coenzyme regeneration systems.
*This peptide is intended solely for laboratory research use. It is not approved for human consumption or therapeutic application.
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