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NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a naturally occurring cellular coenzyme involved in energy metabolism, redox reactions, and several NAD+-dependent signaling pathways. It is present throughout the body's cells and is essential for normal cellular function.
Research has examined NAD+ in relation to cellular energy metabolism, mitochondrial function, DNA repair, cellular stress responses, metabolism, and aging-related biology.
NAD+ and NADH work as a redox pair in metabolic pathways that transfer electrons and support cellular energy production. NAD+-dependent reactions occur in processes including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, fatty-acid metabolism, and mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. PMC
NAD+ serves as a substrate for enzymes including poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs) and sirtuins. These NAD+-dependent pathways participate in cellular responses to DNA damage and mechanisms involved in maintaining genomic integrity.
Research has reported age-associated changes and declines in NAD+ levels in multiple tissues and organisms. Scientists are investigating whether changes in NAD+ metabolism contribute to cellular dysfunction during aging and whether restoring NAD+ availability can influence age-associated processes.
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