NAD+

NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a small-molecule coenzyme found in all living cells. It carries electrons between metabolic reactions and is a substrate for several enzyme families.

Research applications

NAD+ is used in laboratory studies of cellular energy metabolism, sirtuin and PARP enzyme activity, DNA repair and mitochondrial signaling. Published work has also examined NAD+ metabolism in muscle, nervous-system and adipose tissue models. This product is sold for laboratory research use only.

Pathway and mechanistic context

NAD+ serves as a cofactor for redox reactions and as a required substrate for sirtuins and poly-ADP-ribose polymerases. The literature links NAD+ levels to PGC-1-alpha signaling, nuclear-mitochondrial communication and the NAMPT salvage pathway.

Preclinical summary

Mouse and rat studies have compared NAD+ levels with age-related changes in skeletal muscle mitochondria. Other animal models have examined neuronal protection and adipose-tissue NAD+ biology. These are laboratory and model findings.

Form and analytical testing

Supplied as a lyophilized powder. Identity and purity are normally confirmed by HPLC and mass spectrometry. Refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot you receive.

References

1. R. T. Matthews, L. Yang, S. Browne, M. Baik, and M. F. Beal, “Coenzyme Q10 administration increases brain mitochondrial concentrations and exerts neuroprotective effects,” Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A., vol. 95, no. 15, pp. 8892–8897, Jul. 1998. Source
2. N. Sun, R. J. Youle, and T. Finkel, “The Mitochondrial Basis of Aging,” Mol. Cell, vol. 61, no. 5, pp. 654–666, Mar. 2016. Source
3. A. P. Gomes et al., “Declining NAD+ Induces a Pseudohypoxic State Disrupting Nuclear-Mitochondrial Communication during Aging,” Cell, vol. 155, no. 7, pp. 1624–1638, Dec. 2013. Source
4. S. Imai and L. Guarente, “NAD+ and sirtuins in aging and disease,” Trends Cell Biol., vol. 24, no. 8, pp. 464–471, Aug. 2014. Source
5. A. R. Mendelsohn and J. W. Larrick, “Partial reversal of skeletal muscle aging by restoration of normal NAD+ levels,” Rejuvenation Res., vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 62–69, Feb. 2014. Source
6. A. Garten, S. Schuster, M. Penke, T. Gorski, T. de Giorgis, and W. Kiess, “Physiological and pathophysiological roles of NAMPT and NAD metabolism,” Nat. Rev. Endocrinol., vol. 11, no. 9, pp. 535–546, Sep. 2015. Source

Peptides are shipped lyophilized (freeze-dried), a state that keeps them stable in transit. Keep vials cold and away from light on arrival.

• Short term: refrigeration below 4°C (39°F) is generally suitable for lyophilized material held for days to months.
• Long term: a freezer at -80°C (-112°F) is preferred for storage over several months or years.
• After reconstitution: keep the vial refrigerated. Reconstituted material is generally kept for up to 30 days.