β-NAD is one of the biologically active forms of nicotinic acid.
- Occurs in living cells, primarily in the oxidized state
- Coenzyme for dehydrogenases
- NAD usually acts as a hydrogen acceptor, forming NADH
Major electron acceptor molecule in biological oxidations. Acts as a coenzyme for hydride-transfer enzymes and a substrate for NAD(+)-consuming enzymes, which include ADP-ribose transferases, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, cADP-ribose synthases and sirtuins. Recently reported to be a P2Y11 agonist.
Purity: ≥98%
Key Applications: Hydrogen acceptor
Product Type: Biochemicals
Biochemical Category: Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids
Melting Point: 160 °C (Lit.)
UV/Visible Absorbance: λ max (water): 259 ± 3 nm
Presentation: White
Powder Format: Lyophilized
pH: 2 - 4 (1% aquous solution)
Solubility: Soluble in water (200 mg/mL)
Storage & Handling: -20°C, desiccate