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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide abbreviated NAD+ is a coenzyme found in all living cells. The compound is a dinucleotide since it consists of two nucleotides joined through their phosphate groups. One nucleotide contains an adenine base and the other nicotinamide.In metabolism NAD+ is involved in redox reactions carrying electrons from one reaction to another.

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