CAS Number: 53-84-9
Format: Oxidized Coenzyme (Dinucleotide)
Chemical Description
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+) is a dinucleotide coenzyme consisting of an adenine base and a nicotinamide base joined by a pair of phosphate groups. Chemically, it acts as a primary electron carrier in cellular metabolism, alternating between its oxidized (NAD+) and reduced (NADH) forms. It functions as an obligate cofactor for varying dehydrogenase enzymes and serves as the sole substrate for NAD-dependent signaling enzymes, including Sirtuins (Class III histone deacetylases) and PARPs, regulating post-translational protein modification in vitro.
Research Applications
This coenzyme is strictly for laboratory research use in the study of:
- Enzymatic Kinetics: Measurement of reaction rates for NAD-dependent dehydrogenases (e.g., Lactate Dehydrogenase, Malate Dehydrogenase) via spectrophotometric analysis at 340 nm.
- Sirtuin Deacetylation Assays: Investigation of the NAD+ dependence of Sirtuin-mediated histone deacetylation and chromatin silencing mechanisms.
- DNA Repair Signaling: In vitro analysis of PARP-1 activity and poly(ADP-ribosyl)ation in response to genotoxic stress models.
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C21H27N7O14P2
- Molecular Weight: 663.43 g/mol
- Purity: >99% (determined by HPLC)
- Appearance: Lyophilized White Hygroscopic Powder
Presentation & Handling
- Form: Supplied as lyophilized peptide in sterile vial.
- Reconstitution: Use bacteriostatic water or 2% procaine; swirl gently (do not shake vigorously).
- Storage: Store at –20 °C, protected from light and moisture. After reconstitution, use according to research protocols and handle under sterile conditions.
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