HealthAugust 17, 2026

adenine

AD-uh-nin

Definition

A chemical compound that serves as one of the four essential building blocks of DNA and RNA and is a key component of the NAD+ molecule.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'aden' meaning 'gland,' as it was originally isolated from pancreatic tissue.

In the news

The article uses the term to define the full name of NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), identifying it as a crucial molecule found in every living cell.

Is the hype around NAD+ infusions overblown? A geneticist weighs in

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