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Preferred term

Niacinamide  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An important compound functioning as a component of the coenzyme NAD. Its primary significance is in the prevention and/or cure of blacktongue and PELLAGRA. Most animals cannot manufacture this compound in amounts sufficient to prevent nutritional deficiency and it therefore must be supplemented through dietary intake.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • 25X51I8RD4
  • 3-Pyridinecarboxamide
  • 98-92-0 (Niacinamide)
  • Nicotinamide
  • Vitamin B 3
  • Vitamin B3
  • Vitamin PP

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 25X51I8RD4
  • 3-Pyridinecarboxamide
  • 98-92-0 (Niacinamide)

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BRXV0LQ0-V

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