The role of NAD and NAD precursors on longevity and lifespan modulation in the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Mar 9, 2022Biogerontology

How NAD and its precursors may influence lifespan and aging in budding yeast

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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and its precursors may ameliorate aging-related conditions and potentially prevent death in model organisms.

Recent interest has grown in small molecules, such as NAD and its precursors, for their potential role in promoting longevity.
NAD is essential for all living cells, yet the complete understanding of its metabolism and regulation is still lacking.
Research on the model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae has provided insights into chronological lifespan (CLS) and replicative lifespan (RLS).
NAD precursors are discussed regarding their mechanisms and biological roles in aging and longevity.
There is potential for biotechnological applications aimed at extending microbial lifespan through the engineering of these compounds.

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Molecular causes of aging and longevity interventions have witnessed an upsurge in the last decade. The resurgent interests in the application of small molecules as potential geroprotectors and/or pharmacogenomics point to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and its precursors, nicotinamide riboside, nicotinamide mononucleotide, nicotinamide, and nicotinic acid as potentially intriguing molecules. Upon supplementation, these compounds have shown to ameliorate aging related conditions and possibly prevent death in model organisms. Besides being a molecule essential in all living cells, our understanding of the mechanism of NAD metabolism and its regulation remain incomplete owing to its omnipresent nature. Here we discuss recent advances and techniques in the study of chronological lifespan (CLS) and replicative lifespan (RLS) in the model unicellular organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae. We then follow with the mechanism and biology of NAD precursors and their roles in aging and longevity. Finally, we review potential biotechnological applications through engineering of microbial lifespan, and laid perspective on the promising candidature of alternative redox compounds for extending lifespan.

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The role of NAD and NAD precursors on longevity and lifespan modulation in the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae

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