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Beyond redox chemistry, NAD+ serves as a substrate for enzymes that cleave the molecule and transfer its ADP-ribose moiety or remove acetyl groups. Sirtuins consume NAD+ during deacetylation, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases use it in DNA damage responses, and CD38 enzymes hydrolyze it to signaling metabolites. These consumption pathways mean that NAD+ availability can influence gene regulation, DNA repair, and calcium signaling. Cellular NAD+ concentrations decline in some tissues with age in animal models, but whether this decline is a cause or consequence of aging in humans remains an active open question.
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, commonly abbreviated NAD+, is a dinucleotide coenzyme built from an adenine nucleotide and a nicotinamide nucleotide joined by a pyrophosphate linkage. Its oxidized form carries a positive charge on the nicotinamide ring, while the reduced form, NADH, carries a hydride equivalent. The molecule participates in hundreds of oxidoreductase reactions, where it accepts or donates electrons and protons. Because it can cycle between oxidized and reduced states without net consumption, NAD+ functions as a reusable electron carrier rather than a fuel molecule.
Beyond redox chemistry, NAD+ serves as a substrate for enzymes that transfer ADP-ribose or remove acetyl groups. Sirtuins, PARPs, and CD38-family enzymes consume NAD+ and produce nicotinamide and ADP-ribose-related products. These reactions link NAD+ availability to DNA repair, chromatin modification, and cellular signaling. Because the molecule is central to energy metabolism and regulation, changes in its concentration are studied in aging, immunity, and metabolic research. The balance between synthesis and consumption varies by tissue, developmental stage, and physiological state.
In humans, NAD+ can be synthesized from nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, nicotinamide riboside, and tryptophan through overlapping pathways. The salvage pathway recycles nicotinamide back to NAD+ and is often considered a major route in many tissues. Dietary precursors and intracellular recycling both contribute to the pool, but the quantitative importance of each source remains an active research question. NAD+ levels are not uniform across organs or cell compartments. Measurements in blood do not necessarily reflect concentrations inside tissues.
NAD+ is a dinucleotide composed of nicotinamide, ribose, and adenine linked by phosphate groups. Its full name is nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, with "+" denoting the oxidized form. The molecule acts as a coenzyme in redox reactions, cycling between NAD+ and NADH. In cells, it participates in electron transfer during glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. It is distinct from NADP+, which carries an additional phosphate group and supports different biosynthetic reactions.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Common synonyms | β-NAD+, coenzyme I, DPN | DPN stands for diphosphopyridine nucleotide; older literature uses this term. |
| CAS Registry Number | 53-84-9 | Free acid form of β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide. |
| Molecular formula | C21H27N7O14P2 | Anhydrous free acid; molar mass 663.43 g/mol. |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | Crystalline solid; may absorb moisture from air. |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water | Insoluble in most nonpolar organic solvents. |
Laboratory measurement of NAD+ usually begins with rapid sample quenching because the molecule can change form after collection. Enzymatic cycling assays amplify signal through coupled reactions and are suited to small samples. High-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection separates NAD+ from related nucleotides. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry offers higher specificity and can distinguish NAD+ from close analogs. Each method has trade-offs in sensitivity, throughput, and equipment needs, so reported values depend heavily on extraction and detection choices.
Stability of NAD+ depends on form, temperature, pH, and water content. The solid is generally more stable than solutions, and it should be kept dry and cold. In solution, hydrolysis can cleave the dinucleotide, especially under alkaline conditions or at elevated temperature. Light exposure may also contribute to degradation. Buffers, chelating agents, and sterile handling can reduce losses, but no single condition preserves all preparations indefinitely. Researchers often prepare working solutions shortly before use and verify activity or purity after storage.
Beyond redox chemistry, NAD+ acts as a substrate for several enzyme families. ADP-ribosyltransferases, sirtuins, and CD38 ectoenzymes cleave the molecule into nicotinamide and ADP-ribose or related products. These reactions connect NAD+ availability to processes such as DNA repair, chromatin modification, and calcium signaling. Because the coenzyme is used in both electron transfer and signaling, cells maintain separate pools in compartments including the cytosol, mitochondria, and nucleus. The relative sizes and regulation of those pools remain active areas of study.
Cells produce NAD+ through several biosynthetic routes. The salvage pathway recycles nicotinamide, while the Preiss-Handler pathway uses nicotinic acid, and a de novo route can start from tryptophan in some organisms. In mammals, the salvage pathway is generally considered the main source under ordinary conditions. Tissue concentrations vary widely by cell type and compartment, and measured declines with age have been reported in some studies. Whether such changes drive aging or mainly accompany it remains an open question.
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, commonly abbreviated NAD+, is a coenzyme present in all living cells. The molecule consists of two nucleotides linked by phosphate groups, with adenine and a nicotinamide ring as its principal features. In its oxidized form, the nicotinamide ring can accept a hydride ion, becoming NADH. This reversible conversion places NAD+ at the center of many electron-transfer reactions. Its role as a redox carrier is well established across bacteria, plants, fungi, and animals.
NAD+ stands for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, the oxidized form of a coenzyme found in all living cells. The molecule consists of two nucleotides, adenine and nicotinamide ribose, joined through phosphate groups. Its chemical formula is C21H27N7O14P2, and the free acid has a molar mass near 663.43 grams per mole. In redox reactions, NAD+ accepts a hydride ion and becomes NADH. The pair NAD+ and NADH participates in hundreds of metabolic reactions, including steps in glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
In cells, NAD+ functions primarily as an electron carrier. Dehydrogenase enzymes in glycolysis and the citric acid cycle transfer hydride from substrates to NAD+, producing NADH. NADH then delivers electrons to the mitochondrial respiratory chain, supporting ATP synthesis. In fermentation, NADH is reoxidized to NAD+ so that glycolysis can continue. The balance between NAD+ and NADH helps set metabolic flux. Beyond redox, NAD+ serves as a substrate for enzymes that cleave it, including sirtuins, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, and CD38. These reactions consume NAD+ and release nicotinamide and ADP-ribose products.
Biosynthesis occurs through salvage, Preiss-Handler, and de novo pathways. In mammals, the salvage pathway from nicotinamide predominates, and NAMPT is often described as rate-limiting. Nicotinamide riboside and nicotinic acid enter related routes that converge on NAD+ production. Tissue NAD+ concentrations vary widely and are maintained by a balance of synthesis and consumption. Some studies report age-related declines in certain tissues, but whether these changes cause disease or can be reversed to improve human health remains an open question.
=== Solvents === CV can be conducted using a variety of solutions. Solvent choice for cyclic voltammetry takes into account several requirements. The solvent must dissolve the analyte and high concentrations of the supporting electrolyte. It must also be stable in the potential window of the experiment with respect to the working electrode. It must not react with either the analyte or the supporting electrolyte. It must be pure to prevent interference.
Blount immediately moved to White's Fort (chosen for its central location) to begin resolving land disputes between the Cherokee and white settlers in the region. In the Summer of 1791, he met with forty-one Cherokee chiefs at the mouth of First Creek to negotiate the Treaty of Holston, which was signed on July 2 of that year. The treaty moved the boundary of Cherokee lands westward to the Clinch River and southwestward to the Little Tennessee River. While Blount initially sought to place the territorial capital at the confluence of the Clinch and Tennessee rivers (near modern Kingston), where he had land claims, he was unable to convince the Cherokee to completely relinquish this area, and thus settled on White's Fort as the capital. James White set aside land for a new town, which initially consisted of the area now bounded by Church Avenue, Walnut Street, First Creek, and the river, in what is now Downtown Knoxville. White's son-in-law, Charles McClung, surveyed the land and divided it into 64 half-acre lots. Lots were set aside for a church and cemetery, a courthouse, a jail, and a college. On October 3, 1791, a lottery was held for those wishing to purchase lots in the new city, which was named "Knoxville" in honor of Blount's superior, Secretary of War Henry Knox.
== Tissue engineering == OFM can be fabricated into a range of different product presentations for tissue engineering applications, and can be functionalized with therapeutic agents including silver, doxycycline and hyaluronic acid. OFM has been commercialized as single and multi-layered sheets, reinforced biologics and powders. When placed in the body OFM does not elicit a negative inflammatory response and is absorbed into the regenerating tissues via a process called tissue remodeling.
Estrogen promotes cellular development and prevents programmed cell death (apoptosis) via activating specific pathways mediated by estrogen receptors (ER) in various types of cells. Estrogen promotes the development of breast cancers that have estrogen receptor (ER) by stimulating the proliferation and survival of breast cancer cells. Estrogen receptor (ER) is a significant indicator for predicting outcomes and guiding treatment decisions, and it is found in around 75% of breast cancers. Estrogen triggers apoptosis in breast cancer cells as well as other types of cells. Receptor levels rise as individuals age among certain ethnic groups, and typically, white women have greater receptor levels compared to black or Japanese women. It has been hypothesized that the absence of a tumor-suppressor gene may lead to the inability to decrease the activity of estrogen receptors when cells enter the cell cycle or the inability to inhibit the division of cells that have estrogen receptors. This might potentially be a mechanism for the development of breast cancer.
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Pratt (JP.1), it was entirely due to Collip's expertise that a far less toxic extract from that of Banting and Best's had been produced in just five weeks (p.288). Moreover, he was certain that, without Collip, the Toronto team would never have had an extract that was safe enough to administer to any human being. Also, according to Pratt (pp.286-288), the (pre-Collip) efforts of Banting and Best had been no improvement upon the work of George Ludwig Zuelzer fifteen years earlier: who, despite having been "on the right track" (in relation to recognizing the potential efficacy of a pancreatic extract in the treatment of diabetes mellitus) and, "even with the able assistance of the staff of the Physiological Institute of the University of Berlin as well as that of the trained chemists of the Schering Company over a period of four years [viz., prior to Zuelzer's 1907 publication], had been unable to lessen its toxicity sufficiently to have it employed clinically" (pp.286-288). By 22 February 1922, the Toronto team were reporting that "the effects observed in depancreatized animals have been paralleled in man", that the condition of seven patients had been "favourably influenced" by the daily injection of the extract, and that "the patients themselves report[ed] a subjective subjective sense of well being and increased vigor for a period following the [extract's] administration".
== Political career == In the 1980s and 1990s, Findlay was a supporter of the Liberal Party of Canada. She attended national conventions as a delegate, was an executive member of the Liberal Party Women's Commission, and an executive member of the party for the Vancouver Centre riding association. Findlay entered politics during the 2000 federal election as a Canadian Alliance candidate in the riding of Vancouver Quadra, but lost to Liberal candidate Stephen Owen.
=== Aflatoxins === Recent studies have attempted to pinpoint a relationship between kwashiorkor and high levels of aflatoxins. Aflatoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by the mold Aspergillus flavus, a fungus found in areas with hot and humid climates. These toxins tend to grow and can be found in agricultural crops such as millet, maize, and rice. An analysis found that the presence of aflatoxins was found more frequently and in higher concentrations in individuals with kwashiorkor when compared to individuals with marasmus (another form of severe acute malnutrition). In particular, biological samples showed greater levels of aflatoxins in the brain, heart, kidney, liver, lungs, serum, stool, and urine. Aflatoxins were not found in liver samples of individuals with marasmus. It has been known that the liver organ is the main target of aflatoxins and chronic toxicity can result in immunosuppressive and carcinogenic effects. However, there is currently conflicting evidence to pinpoint a connection between kwashiorkor and aflatoxins. Studies have shown that not all children with kwashiorkor present with detectable aflatoxin levels. It has also been proposed that damage done by aflatoxins may be due to glutathione depletion (another proposed mechanism of the disease) in children with kwashiorkor.
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Tempeh originated in Indonesia. According to historical evidence, tempeh was first made in Bayat, Klaten, Central Java, and was commonly consumed around 1700. The invention of tempeh seems to have arisen through the serendipitous introduction to stored soybeans of the fungus, which is crucial in tempeh's fermentation. This fungus grows on teakwood and sea hibiscus leaves, which native Javanese people often used (and still do) as food wrappings. In fact, in traditional tempeh making, an usar (a mycelium-filled leaf) is used, instead of store-bought ragi. The type of soybean first used to make tempeh was the black soybean, which was a native plant. This later changed with the importation of white or yellow soybeans and the rise of the tofu industry on the island. While tempeh has not been prominent far from its region of origin, it was reported to have "suddenly taken off" in the United Kingdom in 2025, with annual sales of one brand increasing by 736% (and another by 128%). In North America, a compound growth rate of 6.1% is expected in the tempeh market from 2024-2030, reaching $1519.8 million by 2030.
Today, each region in Japan has its own brand of Wagyu beef, numbering more than 320. The first Wagyu beef to gain a reputation was Kobe beef, already famous since the 1860s and known to foreign countries through foreign residents. Ōmi beef also had a reputation since the Meiji era (1868–1912) for its delicious taste. In the Taisho era (1912–1926), Matsusaka beef also became well known. These were originally Tajima cattle, and calves were purchased from the Tajima region, fattened in each region, and then sold. In the Tokyo area, Yonezawa beef has also been known since the Meiji era. Since the 1980s, Wagyu beef branding has been promoted in various regions of Japan. However, the Japanese Trademark Law at the time did not allow for the establishment of regional collective trademarks, which posed a problem in terms of legal protection. Before the Beef Traceability Law (2003) was enacted, there were also issues regarding the verification of the origin, breeding location, and distribution of Wagyu beef. In 2006, the Japanese Trademark Law was amended to recognize regional collective trademarks, allowing Wagyu beef to be registered as a "regional brand." In 2014, the Geographical Indications Law was passed, and the operation of Geographical Indications (GI) protection began in 2015. Currently, the GI-registered brands of Wagyu beef are as follows.
The strong homology seen in the insulin sequence of diverse species suggests that it has been conserved across much of animal evolutionary history. The C-peptide of proinsulin, however, differs much more among species; it is also a hormone, but a secondary one. Insulin is produced and stored in the body as a hexamer (a unit of six insulin molecules), while the active form is the monomer. The hexamer is about 36000 Da in size. The six molecules are linked together as three dimeric units to form symmetrical molecule. An important feature is the presence of zinc atoms (Zn2+) on the axis of symmetry, which are surrounded by three water molecules and three histidine residues at position B10. The hexamer is an inactive form with long-term stability, which serves as a way to keep the highly reactive insulin protected, yet readily available. The hexamer-monomer conversion is one of the central aspects of insulin formulations for injection. The hexamer is far more stable than the monomer, which is desirable for practical reasons; however, the monomer is a much faster-reacting drug because diffusion rate is inversely related to particle size. A fast-reacting drug means insulin injections do not have to precede mealtimes by hours, which in turn gives people with diabetes more flexibility in their daily schedules. Insulin can aggregate and form fibrillar interdigitated beta-sheets. This can cause injection amyloidosis, and prevents the storage of insulin for long periods.
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NAD+ is an oxidized dinucleotide coenzyme that carries electrons in metabolic reactions. It is also consumed by signaling enzymes, including sirtuins and PARPs. Its reduced form is NADH.
NAD+ is the oxidized form and can accept a hydride equivalent. NADH is the reduced form and donates electrons to the electron transport chain. The two forms cycle between each other during cellular respiration.
In mammals, NAD+ is synthesized mainly through salvage pathways using nicotinamide, nicotinamide riboside, or nicotinic acid. Tryptophan can also contribute through a de novo route. The salvage pathway is often considered the primary source in many tissues.
The plus sign indicates the oxidized form of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, which can accept electrons. When it accepts electrons, it becomes NADH. The two forms together support redox reactions in cells.