Precursor to metabolite: Niacin to NAD
Niacin is converted to NAD by nicotinate phosphoribosyltransferase.
Visual mnemonic: Niacin mascot
The pair
- Niacin — Vitamin B3; NAD precursor and lipid agent, causes GPR109A-mediated flushing.
- NAD — Niacin-derived coenzyme central to cellular redox reactions; also consumed by enzymes involved in DNA repair and signaling.
Niacin · NAD · Open Niacin in the interactive console ↗