Nicotinamide
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Description
Nicotinamide is the active form of vitamin B3 and a component of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). This agent inhibits poly(ADP-ribose) polymerases, enzymes involved in the rejoining of DNA strand breaks.
Nicotinamide structure, image from PubChem
Alternative names
- Niacinamide
- 3-Pyridinecarboxamide
- Vitamin PP
- Nicotinic acid amide