Synthesis of NAD and catabolism of nicotinic acid in the isolated perfused liver of normal and x-irradiated rat

G. B. Gerber, B. Zicha, J. Deroo

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    Abstract

    The synthesis of NAD and the formation of catabolites from nicotinic acid 14C was studied in isolated perfused liver from normal and x-irradiated rats. Large amounts of nicotinic acid and nicotinamide increase NAD content of perfused liver as they do in vivo. Synthesis of NAD is slightly diminished after irradiation, particularly under loading conditions whereas its catabolism is enhanced. Data for the rates of reactions are given for different pathways involved in NAD metabolism.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)425-434
    Number of pages10
    JournalInternational Journal of Radiation Biology
    Volume15
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1969

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
    • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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