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nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

DEFINITIONS OF: nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

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n a coenzyme present in most living cells and derived from the B vitamin nicotinic acid; serves as a reductant in various metabolic processes

Synonyms:
NAD
Type of:
coenzyme
a small molecule (not a protein but sometimes a vitamin) essential for the activity of some enzymes
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