Keyword - NAD (KW-0520)
Definition
Enzymes which use NAD(H) as an electron acceptor or as a cofactor. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, an important redox coenzyme that participates in a variety of enzymatic reactions in which it serves as an electron carrier by being alternately oxidized (NAD+) and reduced (NADH). NAD also functions as an ADP-ribose donor in ADP-ribosylation reactions.
Synonyms
- Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
- Nicotinic adenine dinucleotide
Category
› Ligand
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