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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. enzymes
  3. transferases
  4. glycosyltransferases
  5. pentosyltransferases
  6. nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. enzymes
  3. transferases
  4. glycosyltransferases
  5. pentosyltransferases
  6. nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase

Preferred term

nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) from nicotinamide and 5-phosphoribosyl-1-pyrophosphate, the rate-limiting step in the biosynthesis of the NAD coenzyme. It is also known as a growth factor for early B-lymphocytes, or an adipokine with insulin-mimetic effects (visfatin).

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • EC 2.4.2.12
  • visfatin

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/132368

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