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NAD Biosynthesis

Proteins (5)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Nicotinate-nucleotide adenylyltransferaseEC 2.7.7.18; Deamido-NAD(+) diphosphorylase; Deamido-NAD(+) pyrophosphorylase; Nicotinate mononucleotide adenylyltransferase; NaMN adenylyltransferaseEscherichia coli K-12
Quinolinate synthase AEC 2.5.1.72Escherichia coli K-12
L-aspartate oxidaseLASPO; EC 1.4.3.16; Quinolinate synthase BEscherichia coli K-12
NH(3)-dependent NAD(+) synthetaseEC 6.3.1.5; Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide synthetase; NADS; Nitrogen regulatory proteinEscherichia coli K-12
Nicotinate-nucleotide pyrophosphorylase [carboxylating]EC 2.4.2.19; Quinolinate phosphoribosyltransferase [decarboxylating]; QAPRTaseEscherichia coli K-12

Compounds (17)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
Orthophosphate
Carbon DioxideA colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.
glutamic acidA non-essential amino acid naturally occurring in the L-form. Glutamic acid is the most common excitatory neurotransmitter in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Adenosine TriphosphateAn adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.
glutamineA non-essential amino acid present abundantly throughout the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. It is synthesized from GLUTAMIC ACID and AMMONIA. It is the principal carrier of NITROGEN in the body and is an important energy source for many cells.
adenosine monophosphateAdenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group esterified to the sugar moiety in the 2'-, 3'-, or 5'-position.
phosphoribosyl pyrophosphateThe key substance in the biosynthesis of histidine, tryptophan, and purine and pyrimidine nucleotides.
Hydrogen PeroxideA strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective. It is relatively unstable and solutions deteriorate over time unless stabilized by the addition of acetanilide or similar organic materials.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
quinolinic acidA metabolite of tryptophan with a possible role in neurodegenerative disorders. Elevated CSF levels of quinolinic acid are correlated with the severity of neuropsychological deficits in patients who have AIDS.
NADA coenzyme composed of ribosylnicotinamide 5'-diphosphate coupled to adenosine 5'-phosphate by pyrophosphate linkage. It is found widely in nature and is involved in numerous enzymatic reactions in which it serves as an electron carrier by being alternately oxidized (NAD+) and reduced (NADH). (Dorland, 27th ed)
dihydroxyacetone phosphateAn important intermediate in lipid biosynthesis and in glycolysis.
iminoaspartic acid
nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotideintermediate in the biosynthesis of NAD
pyrophosphate