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Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > enzymes > transferases > glycosyltransferases > pentosyltransferases > nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > enzymes > transferases > glycosyltransferases > pentosyltransferases > nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase
Preferred Term:

nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase

Definition:
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).
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
pentosyltransferases
Entry Terms:
  • EC 2.4.2.12
  • visfatin
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/132368
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