Description
NAD+ Research Compound
NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a coenzyme present in every living cell, functioning as an essential electron carrier in oxidation-reduction reactions that power cellular energy metabolism. It’s also a required substrate for some of the most studied enzyme families in molecular biology — sirtuins (SIRT1-7), PARPs, and CD38/CD157 ectoenzymes.
NAD+ has become one of the most actively studied molecules in metabolic and cellular energy research, driven in part by observations of age-associated changes in NAD+ levels across multiple tissue types. Its involvement in DNA repair pathways, mitochondrial function, and epigenetic regulation keeps it at the center of a rapidly growing body of published literature.
Scientific Profile
- Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₂₇N₇O₁₄P₂
- Molecular Weight: ~663.43 g/mol
Key Research Areas
- Sirtuin Biology: NAD+ serves as an obligate co-substrate for sirtuin-mediated deacetylation reactions
- DNA Repair: Required substrate for PARP-mediated DNA damage response pathways
- Mitochondrial Function: Central role in electron transport chain and oxidative phosphorylation research
- Metabolic Signaling: Investigated as a key mediator in cellular energy sensing and metabolic adaptation
Quality & Testing
Every vial is independently tested at a US-accredited lab. HPLC for purity. Mass spec for identity. Endotoxin testing included. Your Certificate of Analysis ships with your order — not buried on a webpage, right there in the box.
Storage
- Lyophilized Powder: Store at -20°C or below for optimal stability
- Prepared Solution: Refrigerate at 2-8°C. Best results within 30 days of preparation
⚠ FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT INTENDED FOR HUMAN OR VETERINARY CONSUMPTION.
