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Buy NAD+ — Research Grade, Direct from Manufacturer

NAD+ is a metabolic & longevity research compound currently in stock directly from a verified Chinese manufacturer. Every batch is HPLC-verified and shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA). Sourcing is direct — no intermediaries. Minimum order value is $600 USD. International shipping available.

Compound Profile

NAD⁺ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a fundamental coenzyme present in all living cells, functioning as an electron carrier in cellular respiration and as a substrate for a family of enzymes — including sirtuins (SIRTs), poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs), and CD38 — that regulate DNA repair, gene expression, and metabolic adaptation. Research interest in NAD⁺ has intensified substantially over the past decade, driven by observations that NAD⁺ tissue levels decline with age and metabolic stress in mammalian models, and that restoring these levels produces measurable biological changes in preclinical studies.

Preclinical research using NAD⁺ and its precursors (NMN, NR) in rodent aging and metabolic disease models has examined a broad range of endpoints: mitochondrial function, sirtuin activation (particularly SIRT1 and SIRT3), DNA damage repair capacity via PARP pathway, and inflammatory signaling modulation via CD38 NADase activity. The biological mechanisms are tightly interconnected — sirtuins require NAD⁺ as a co-substrate to deacylate histones and transcription factors, PARP1 consumes NAD⁺ at sites of DNA strand breaks, and CD38 is the primary NAD⁺-consuming enzyme in aging tissue. Understanding how NAD⁺ availability affects these competing consumers is a major research question.

PeptidesFromChina.co supplies NAD⁺ (oxidized form) as a lyophilized powder at 99%+ purity, verified by HPLC. Certificate of Analysis accompanies every batch. All products are for laboratory research use only and are not for human consumption.

Profile

Chemical ClassPyridine nucleotide coenzyme
SynonymsNicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (oxidized), NAD, DPN, Coenzyme I
Molecular FormulaC₂₁H₂₇N₇O₁₄P₂
Molecular Weight663.4 Da
CAS Number53-84-9
PubChem CID5892
Research AreasCellular energetics, sirtuin biology, DNA repair (PARP), aging models, mitochondrial function, inflammation
FormLyophilized powder
Storage−20°C long-term; 2-8°C aqueous (use within 24 hours — NAD⁺ is unstable in solution)
SequenceN/A — nucleotide (not a peptide)

Available Variants

NameStrengthPack SizePurityAvailabilityPrice (USD)
NAD+500 mg10 vials≥98%In Stock$75.00
NAD+1000 mg10 vials≥98%In Stock$125.00

Specification Highlights

Quality & Testing

Testing method: HPLC / LC-MS (["HPLC","LC-MS","Endotoxins","Water Content","Assay","Impurities","Heavy Metals"]). Every batch is tested before shipment. Purity ≥99% confirmed per batch.

Certificate of Analysis: Manufacturer COA · Simple COA. Documentation is available for every batch sold.

Research Areas

Sirtuin Activation and Longevity Research

Sirtuins (SIRT1-7) are NAD⁺-dependent deacylases that regulate gene expression, mitochondrial biogenesis, and metabolic adaptation. Research has extensively examined the relationship between NAD⁺ availability and sirtuin activity in aging rodent models — with particular interest in SIRT1 (nuclear metabolic regulation), SIRT3 (mitochondrial protein deacetylation), and SIRT6 (DNA repair and telomere maintenance). NAD⁺ supplementation studies have used these sirtuin endpoints as functional readouts of NAD⁺ restoration.

DNA Repair and PARP Research

Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs), particularly PARP1, consume large quantities of NAD⁺ at sites of DNA strand breaks. This enzymatic competition for NAD⁺ between PARPs and sirtuins is a key mechanistic focus in aging research — with the hypothesis that chronic low-level DNA damage in aging tissue leads to PARP overactivation, NAD⁺ depletion, and downstream sirtuin insufficiency. NAD⁺ is used in in vitro PARP assays and as a substrate for studying PARP kinetics.

Mitochondrial Function Studies

NAD⁺ is an essential electron acceptor in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. Research has examined how intracellular NAD⁺/NADH ratio affects complex I activity, mitochondrial membrane potential, and ATP production efficiency in aged versus young cell models. Supplementation studies have explored whether NAD⁺ restoration shifts the redox balance and improves mitochondrial respiratory capacity in models of metabolic and age-related dysfunction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between NAD⁺, NMN, and NR in research?

NAD⁺ is the active coenzyme. NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) and NR (nicotinamide riboside) are NAD⁺ precursors that are converted intracellularly to NAD⁺. In cell-based and in vivo research, precursors are often used to elevate intracellular NAD⁺ levels because the precursors cross cell membranes more readily. NAD⁺ itself is used directly in cell-free biochemical assays and enzyme kinetics research.

Why is NAD⁺ unstable in solution?

NAD⁺ is susceptible to hydrolysis, particularly at the N-glycosidic bond. Aqueous solutions degrade measurably within hours at room temperature and within days even at 4°C. For research protocols requiring aqueous NAD⁺, prepare fresh solutions immediately before use and keep refrigerated at 2-8°C for no longer than 24 hours.

What purity is your NAD⁺?

Our NAD⁺ is supplied at 99%+ purity, verified by HPLC. Certificate of Analysis from the manufacturing facility is included with every batch.

Is this NAD⁺ in oxidized or reduced form?

We supply NAD⁺ in the oxidized (NAD⁺) form — the biologically active coenzyme form that serves as an electron acceptor and sirtuin/PARP substrate. The reduced form (NADH) is a different compound available separately.

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. PeptidesFromChina.co is a B2B wholesale supplier operating under strict research-use-only terms. All products are sold exclusively for in vitro and preclinical research purposes.