General description

A ubiquitous coenzyme that acts as an electron donor in many reactions utilizing dehydrogenase and reductase enzymes. It is generated by reduction of the electron acceptor NADP⁺. The following biological pathways involve NADPH: formation of carbohydrate from CO₂ during photosynthesis, maintenance of high levels of reduced glutathione in erythrocytes, reduction of thioredoxin.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Packaging

500 mg in Plastic ampoule

1 g in Glass bottle

25 mg in Plastic ampoule

50, 100 mg in Glass bottle

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at -20°C.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)