Structure of nicotinamide mononucleotide adenylyltransferase: a key enzyme in NAD(+) biosynthesis.
D'Angelo, I., Raffaelli, N., Dabusti, V., Lorenzi, T., Magni, G., Rizzi, M.(2000) Structure 8: 993-1004
- PubMed: 10986466 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/s0969-2126(00)00190-8
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
1F9A - PubMed Abstract: 
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD(+)) is an essential cofactor involved in fundamental processes in cell metabolism. The enzyme nicotinamide mononucleotide adenylyltransferase (NMN AT) plays a key role in NAD(+) biosynthesis, catalysing the condensation of nicotinamide mononucleotide and ATP, and yielding NAD(+) and pyrophosphate. Given its vital role in cell life, the enzyme represents a possible target for the development of new antibacterial agents.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Department of Genetics and Microbiology 'A. Buzzati Traverso', University of Pavia, via Ferrata 1, 27100, Pavia, Italy.