Description
Quick Facts
NAD+ functions as a coenzyme, acting as a shuttle for electrons in numerous oxidation-reduction reactions, which are fundamental to cellular respiration and ATP synthesis. Beyond its metabolic role, NAD+ is also a crucial substrate for several non-redox enzymes involved in critical cellular processes. These include:
- Sirtuins: A family of proteins that regulate cellular health, DNA repair, inflammation, and aging. Sirtuins are NAD+-dependent.
- PARPs (Poly-ADP-ribose polymerases): Enzymes involved in DNA repair and genome integrity.
- CD38/CD157: Enzymes involved in calcium signaling and NAD+ metabolism. By serving as a substrate for these enzymes, NAD+ directly influences epigenetic regulation, DNA repair mechanisms, cellular stress responses, and the regulation of circadian rhythms, profoundly impacting cellular longevity and resilience.
Key Research Areas & Applications:
- Aging & Longevity: NAD+ levels naturally decline with age, and research is extensively exploring the link between NAD+ depletion and age-related decline, as well as the potential of NAD+ precursors (like NMN and NR) to boost NAD+ levels and support healthy aging.
- Metabolic Health: Investigated for its role in metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and fatty liver disease, by improving mitochondrial function and insulin sensitivity.
- Neuroprotection: Studies explore its potential in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, given its role in neuronal energy metabolism and DNA repair.
- Cardiovascular Health: Research into its impact on vascular function, endothelial health, and overall cardiovascular resilience.
- Mitochondrial Function: Fundamental to studies on mitochondrial biogenesis, efficiency, and combating mitochondrial dysfunction, which underlies many chronic diseases.
Why Choose Peptide Chains for NAD+?
Peptide Chains provides high-purity NAD+ in bulk API quantities, essential for comprehensive and advanced biochemical and biomedical research. Our NAD+ is meticulously synthesized and supplied in a stable, lyophilized format, ensuring optimal integrity, purity, and ease of handling for your precise experimental protocols. We maintain stringent quality control standards, including detailed analytical verification, to guarantee the exceptional purity, potency, and batch-to-batch consistency that is critical for reliable and reproducible results in studies focused on cellular metabolism, aging, neuroprotection, and overall cellular health.