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β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrate

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≥96.5% (HPLC), ≥96.5% (spectrophotometric assay), from yeast

Synonym(s):

β-DPN, β-NAD, Coenzyme 1, Cozymase, DPN, Diphosphopyridine nucleotide, NAD, Nadide

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H27N7O14P2 · xH2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
663.43 (anhydrous basis)
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41106305
eCl@ss:
39200202
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.55

biological source

yeast

Quality Level

Assay

≥96.5% (HPLC)
≥96.5% (spectrophotometric assay)

form

powder

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color

white to off-white

application(s)

metabolomics

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storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

NC1=NC=NC2=C1N=CN2.O[C@@H]3[C@@H](COP(O)(OP(OC[C@@H](O4)[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H]4[N+]5=CC=CC(C(N)=O)=C5)([O-])=O)=O)OC[C@@H]3O

InChI

1S/C21H27N7O14P2/c22-17-12-19(25-7-24-17)28(8-26-12)21-16(32)14(30)11(41-21)6-39-44(36,37)42-43(34,35)38-5-10-13(29)15(31)20(40-10)27-3-1-2-9(4-27)18(23)33/h1-4,7-8,10-11,13-16,20-21,29-32H,5-6H2,(H5-,22,23,24,25,33,34,35,36,37)/t10-,11-,13-,14-,15-,16-,20-,21-/m1/s1

InChI key

BAWFJGJZGIEFAR-NNYOXOHSSA-N

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General description

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a vital coenzyme that transcends its traditional role as an "electron carrier," influencing diverse cellular processes. In cell biology, NAD operates as a crucial electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, driving the production of ATP, the cell′s primary energy source. This electron flow sustains basic cellular maintenance and complex signaling pathways. Beyond its energetic role, NAD serves as a dynamic signaling molecule, dictating cellular responses to various stimuli. Fluctuations in NAD concentration trigger events in DNA repair, gene expression, and cell death, allowing cells to adapt to stress and maintain homeostasis.

In biochemical research, NAD emerges as a vital cofactor for enzymes like sirtuins, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, and cADP-ribose synthases. These enzymes rely on NAD+ for catalytic activity, influencing processes such as protein deacetylation, DNA repair, and cellular signaling. In metabolomics, NAD plays a key role in metabolic pathways, making it a significant focus for understanding cellular metabolism comprehensively. NAD participates in additional intricate cellular processes, serving as a substrate for ADP-ribosylation—a post-translational modification affecting protein function. It also acts as a precursor for cyclic ADP-ribose, a second messenger molecule involved in calcium mobilization and cell communication. Research on NAD holds promise across various areas, including aging, where its role is actively investigated. Studies also explore its implications in neurodegenerative disorders and metabolic imbalances.
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Application

β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrate has been used:
  • to prepare NAD+ standard solution for a study on NAD+ metabolomics
  • as a component of MurI assay reaction partial mixture for glutamate racemase reaction
  • as a component of a chromogenic staining solution to stain zebrafish embryos

Biochem/physiol Actions

Electron acceptor

Features and Benefits

Versatile and adaptable for a wide variety of laboratory and research applications.

Packaging

Packaged by solid weight.

Preparation Note

To prepare a solution gentle heating and sonication may be necessary.

Other Notes

This is the common form of NAD.
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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Ana P Gomes et al.
Cell, 155(7), 1624-1638 (2013-12-24)
Ever since eukaryotes subsumed the bacterial ancestor of mitochondria, the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes have had to closely coordinate their activities, as each encode different subunits of the oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) system. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a hallmark of aging, but
Brian J North et al.
The EMBO journal, 33(13), 1438-1453 (2014-05-16)
Mice overexpressing the mitotic checkpoint kinase gene BubR1 live longer, whereas mice hypomorphic for BubR1 (BubR1(H/H)) live shorter and show signs of accelerated aging. As wild-type mice age, BubR1 levels decline in many tissues, a process that is proposed to
Jeerus Sucharitakul et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 288(49), 35210-35221 (2013-10-17)
3-Hydroxybenzoate 6-hydroxylase (3HB6H) from Rhodococcus jostii RHA1 is an NADH-specific flavoprotein monooxygenase that catalyzes the para-hydroxylation of 3-hydroxybenzoate (3HB) to form 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate (2,5-DHB). Based on results from stopped-flow spectrophotometry, the reduced enzyme-3HB complex reacts with oxygen to form a C4a-peroxy
Christian Dölle et al.
The FEBS journal, 280(15), 3530-3541 (2013-04-27)
Mitochondrial metabolism is intimately connected to the universal coenzyme NAD. In addition to its role in redox reactions of energy transduction, NAD serves as substrate in regulatory reactions that lead to its degradation. Importantly, all types of the known NAD-consuming
Juhyung Lee et al.
Scientific reports, 8(1), 13676-13676 (2018-09-14)
Cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (CDK5) plays a pivotal role in neural development and neurodegeneration. CDK5 activity can be regulated by posttranslational modifications, including phosphorylation and S-nitrosylation. In this study, we demonstrate a novel mechanism by which the acetylation of CDK5 at

Protocols

This procedure applies to all products that have a specification for the enzymatic assay of D Alanine Racemase.

Enzymatic Assay of 3α-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase with Androsterone (EC 1.1.1.50)

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