More about NAD
NAD+, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is an oxidized dinucleotide cofactor used in controlled laboratory research involving biochemical redox reactions, enzyme systems, and NAD+/NADH measurement methods.
This NAD+ research material is manufactured under controlled quality standards and independently analyzed. Batch-specific documentation allows laboratories to review identity, purity, analytical findings, and lot traceability before incorporating the material into an approved in-vitro research protocol.
NAD Research Product Specifications:
| Unit Size | 1000mg/vial |
| Unit Quantity | 1 vial |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥99% |
| Chemical Name | Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, oxidized form |
| Abbreviation | NAD+ |
| Molecular Formula | C₂₁H₂₇N₇O₁₄P₂ |
| Molecular Weight | Approximately 663.43 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 53-84-9 |
| Sequence | Not applicable |
| Appearance | Lyophilized white to off-white material |
| Source | Biochemical synthesis |
| Storage Conditions | Store at or below −20°C in a dry, dark environment unless otherwise specified by the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis. |
| Testing Documentation | Batch-specific analytical documentation is available through the NordSci COA Library. |
| Research Use Only | For controlled in-vitro laboratory research only. Not for human or animal consumption or therapeutic use. |
What Is NAD? Research Background and Mechanistic Focus
NAD+ is the oxidized component of the NAD+/NADH redox pair. In controlled laboratory systems, this pair is examined in relation to electron-transfer reactions, biochemical assay development, and the characterization of cofactor-dependent enzymes.
NAD+ also serves as a substrate in laboratory investigations of enzyme families that include poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, sirtuins, and NAD-consuming glycohydrolases. Researchers may measure enzyme activity, substrate utilization, reaction kinetics, and changes in NAD+ or NADH concentrations under defined experimental conditions.
Because NAD+ participates in multiple biochemical reactions, experimental work requires validated methods, appropriate reference materials, predefined endpoints, and suitable controls. Observations remain specific to the laboratory models and conditions evaluated.
Key NAD Research Areas
1. Metabolic and Mitochondrial Function
NAD+ is used in controlled laboratory investigations involving redox reactions and cofactor-dependent biochemical processes. NAD+, NADH, and the NAD+/NADH ratio may be measured as analytical variables in cell-free or in-vitro systems.
Applicable methods may include enzyme assays, spectrophotometry, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and other validated analytical procedures. Experimental designs should account for sample preparation, assay specificity, detection limits, reference standards, and control conditions.
2. Cellular Stress, DNA Repair, and Signaling
NAD+-dependent enzymes are examined in laboratory models involving DNA-associated biochemical processes, chromatin-related mechanisms, and intracellular signaling pathways. These studies may characterize relationships between NAD+ availability and defined biochemical reactions without establishing diagnostic or therapeutic outcomes.
Laboratories should use appropriate controls to distinguish NAD+-dependent observations from solvent, vehicle, assay, or model-specific variables. Sample identification, storage records, analytical timepoints, and protocol deviations should be documented to facilitate reproducibility.
3. Aging, Longevity, and Systemic Resilience
NAD-related measurements appear in preclinical research frameworks examining changes in redox state, cofactor availability, and enzyme activity over time. These investigations evaluate measurable biochemical variables under defined laboratory conditions.
NordSci NAD+ is not offered for anti-aging, longevity, wellness, performance, or consumer applications. It is supplied exclusively as an in-vitro laboratory research material. Findings from experimental models do not establish clinical efficacy, consumer benefits, or an appropriate use in humans or animals.
Quality Control, COA, and Research Compliance
Each NAD+ lot is independently analyzed for identity and purity. The applicable Certificate of Analysis may include HPLC results, mass spectrometry data, or other analytical findings associated with the tested batch.
Typical laboratory quality-control practices include:
- Reviewing the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis before beginning an experiment
- Recording product identifiers, lot numbers, and receipt dates
- Documenting storage conditions and in-use periods
- Using suitable blank, vehicle, and reference controls
- Establishing predefined analytical endpoints
- Recording methods and protocol deviations
- Restricting all work to approved in-vitro laboratory protocols
Analytical findings apply only to the tested batch and the methods identified in the corresponding documentation. No dosing, injection, application, or administration guidance is provided.
Where to Source NAD for Research
Laboratories should obtain NAD+ from suppliers that provide clear research-use restrictions, batch identification, storage information, and accessible analytical documentation.
NordSci supplies NAD+ as a research-grade biochemical for controlled in-vitro laboratory use. Batch-level traceability and COA availability allow laboratories to incorporate the material into established procurement, inventory, and quality-assurance systems.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED EXCLUSIVELY FOR IN-VITRO LABORATORY RESEARCH. NOT FOR HUMAN OR ANIMAL CONSUMPTION. NOT INTENDED FOR DIAGNOSTIC, THERAPEUTIC, VETERINARY, FOOD, DRUG, COSMETIC, OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT USE.
Scientific References
- Ying, W. “NAD+/NADH and NADP+/NADPH in Cellular Functions and Cell Death.” Antioxidants & Redox Signaling. 2008;10(2):179–206.
- Berger, F., Ramírez-Hernández, M.H., and Ziegler, M. “The New Life of a Centenarian: Signalling Functions of NAD(P).” Trends in Biochemical Sciences. 2004;29(3):111–118.
- Belenky, P., Bogan, K.L., and Brenner, C. “NAD+ Metabolism in Health and Disease.” Trends in Biochemical Sciences. 2007;32(1):12–19.
- Dölle, C., Rack, J.G.M., and Ziegler, M. “NAD and ADP-Ribose Metabolism in Mitochondria.” The FEBS Journal. 2013;280(15):3530–3541.
- Lot-specific identity, purity, and analytical-method information is provided in the applicable NordSci Certificate of Analysis.
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