What Cofactor is Derived from Niacin? The Roles of NAD and NADP
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According to the National Institutes of Health, the functional cofactors derived from niacin are nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) and its phosphorylated form, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP+). These vitamin B3 derivatives are integral to all cellular life, participating in hundreds of enzymatic reactions across all living organisms.