Application

β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide hydrate has been used as a supplement in chocolate agar plates for Haemophilus influenzae growth.

Biochem/physiol Actions

β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (β-NAD) is an electron carrier and a cofactor, significantly involved in enzyme-catalyzed oxido-reduction processes and many genetic processes. NAD cycles between the oxidized (NAD⁺) and reduced (NADH) forms to maintain a redox balance necessary for continued cell growth. NAD is also involved in microbial catabolism. β-NAD acts as a substrate for various enzymes in several cellular processes.

Electron acceptor

General description

β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (β-NAD) is a ubiquitous biomolecule containing an adenylic acid and a nicotinamide-5′-ribonucleotide group linked together by a pyrophosphate moiety. In NAD⁺ complexes, the enzyme-cofactor interactions are highly conserved.

Other Notes

This is the common form of NAD.

Packaging

Packaged by solid weight.

12, 20 g in poly bottle

12×600 mg in glass bottle

Preparation Note

Produced by fermentation.