Measurement of NUA levels in urine is used to indicate possible elevated nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) catabolism. NUA may be used as a reference (standard curve) in analysis of NAD and NUA catabolism. It is an antiproliferative.
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Applications
Measurement of NUA levels in urine is used to indicate possible elevated nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) catabolism. NUA may be used as a reference (standard curve) in analysis of NAD and NUA catabolism. It is an antiproliferative.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide, methanol, water, and 1M NH4OH (50 mg/mL).
Notes
Store at -20°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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