NIH R01 · 2025
Understanding the roles of cardiac NAD+ pools and therapeutic effects of precursor supplements in heart failure We are exploring the hypothesis that nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) metabolism can be targeted to improve functional capacity in failing human hearts. NAD+ is a ubiquitous molecule that is required as a redox cofactor or substrate for hundreds of enzymes within the cell. It is derived from dietary tryptophan, niacin, nicotinamide, or synthetic intermediates, but the majority of synthesis in the heart is via nicotinamide. NAD+ concentration falls in failing human hearts and in some rodent models of heart failure. High doses of precursors including nicotinamide riboside…
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