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NAD + metabolism: A therapeutic target for age-related metabolic disease

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Mouchiroud, Laurent, Houtkooper, Riekelt H., Auwerx, Johan·2013·Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a central metabolic cofactor by virtue of its redox capacity, and as such regulates a wealth of metabolic transformations. However, the identification of the longevity protein silent regulator 2 (Sir2), the founding member of the sirtuin protein family, as being NAD⁺-dependent reignited interest in this metabolite. The sirtuins (SIRT1-7 in mammals) utilize NAD⁺ to deacetylate proteins in different subcellular compartments with a variety of functions, but with a strong convergence on optimizing mitochondrial function. Since cellular NAD⁺ levels are limiting for sirtuin activity, boosting its levels is a powerful means to activate sirtuins as a potential therapy for mitochondrial, often age-related, diseases. Indeed, supplying excess precursors, or blocking its utilization by poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) enzymes or CD38/CD157, boosts NAD⁺ levels, activates sirtuins and promotes healthy aging. Here, we discuss the current state of knowledge of NAD⁺ metabolism, primarily in relation to sirtuin function. We highlight how NAD⁺ levels change in diverse physiological conditions, and how this can be employed as a pharmacological strategy.

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Authors
Mouchiroud, L., Houtkooper, R. H., & Auwerx, J.
Affiliations
  • École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (CH)
  • Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam (NL)
Corresponding author
Auwerx, Johan
Venue
Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Published
2013-06-06
Volume
48
Issue
4
Pages
397-408
ISSN
  • 0045-6411 (ISSN-L)
  • 1040-9238
  • 1549-7798
OpenAlex
W2089838011
Cited by
193
References
137
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1.71
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Critical Reviews in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
  • Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS) (submittedVersion)
  • Pure Amsterdam UMC (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung (136201, 124713)
  • ZonMw (91613050)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (R01HL106511)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Sirtuins and Resveratrol in Medicine
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Biochemical and Molecular Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Physiology › Calcium signaling and nucleotide metabolism
Keywords
NAD+ metabolism, sirtuins, Sir2, NAD+ precursors, PARP inhibition, mitochondrial function, aging, healthy aging, NAD+ supplementation, protein deacetylation
MeSH terms
Animals, Humans, Metabolic Diseases, NAD, Sirtuins

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