NAD+, free acid, CAS 53-84-9

CAS Number: 53-84-9

Kategorie: Biochemicals

Storage: -20°C

Weight: 663.44 D

Description: Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, abbreviated NAD+, is a coenzyme found in all living cells. The compound is a dinucleotide, since it consists of two nucleotides joined through their phosphate groups. One nucleotide contains an adenine base and the other nicotinamide.In metabolism, NAD+ is involved in redox reactions, carrying electrons from one reaction to another. The coenzyme is, therefore, found in two forms in cells: NAD+ is an oxidizing agent – it accepts electrons from other molecules and becomes reduced. This reaction forms NADH, which can then be used as a reducing agent to donate electrons. These electron transfer reactions are the main function of NAD+. However, it is also used in other cellular processes, the most notable one being a substrate of enzymes that add or remove chemical groups from proteins, in posttranslational modifications. Because of the importance of these functions, the enzymes involved in NAD+ metabolism are targets for drug discovery.

• Artikelnummer: BOL16110.10
• Hersteller: Biomol
• Hersteller Artikelnummer: 16110.10
• Green Labware: Nein
• Verpackungseinheit: 10 g
• Mengeneinheit: STK