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nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase

Tipo

  • Chemical

Definición

  • 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).

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • EC 2.4.2.12
  • visfatin

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URI

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

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