nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. See NAD

Word History and Origins

Origin of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide¹

First recorded in 1960–65; di- ¹ + nucleotide

Example Sentences

NMNAT2 is a vital provider of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide for the brain.

From Science Daily

Another drug candidate involves a coenzyme called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or N.A.D.

From New York Times

Eliciting the mitochondrial unfolded protein response by nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide repletion reverses fatty liver disease in mice.

From Nature

The process of borrowing a bacterial enzyme to control nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide concentrations in mammalian cells is discussed.

From Science Magazine

The process of borrowing a bacterial enzyme to control nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide concentrations in mammalian cells is discussed.

From Science Magazine