AT A GLANCE

Full nameNicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
Molecular formulaC21H27N7O14P2
Molecular massapprox. 663.43 Da
FunctionCoenzyme in redox reactions and metabolism
Formsoxidized NAD+ / reduced NADH
Occurrencein all living cells
Researchmetabolism, DNA repair, signaling pathways, aging

BIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS

ENERGY METABOLISM

Important for glycolysis, citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.

REDOX REACTIONS

Accepts and donates electrons.

DNA REPAIR

Involved in recognition and repair of DNA damage.

CELLULAR SIGNALING PATHWAYS

Acts as a signaling molecule.

GENE REGULATION

Influences gene expression and epigenetic changes.

NAD+ CYCLE IN CELLS

NAD+ and NADH form a redox pair that is continuously converted in cellular processes.

NAD+ (oxidized) electron acceptorNADH (reduced) electron donorCellular work, biosynthesis, DNA repairEnergy production, ATP formation

The balance of NAD+ and NADH is essential for cellular homeostasis and function.

RESEARCH APPLICATIONS

AGING RESEARCH

Scientific research field

METABOLIC DISORDERS

Scientific research field

NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES

Scientific research field

CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH

Scientific research field

PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT

Scientific research field

KEY POINTS

  • 1NAD+ is important for energy production and cellular function.
  • 2It exists in oxidized form as NAD+ and reduced form as NADH.
  • 3NAD+ levels naturally decline with age.
  • 4NAD+ is a focus of scientific research.
  • 5A balanced NAD+/NADH ratio is essential.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • For educational and research purposes only.
  • Not for diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of disease.
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  • Information is based on current scientific literature.

SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE

Understanding molecules such as NAD+ helps to investigate fundamental life processes and advance biomedical science.

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