Heterocyclic Compound

Niacin

AMW:CHEM:030022

A water-soluble vitamin of the B complex occurring in various animal and plant tissues. It is required by the body for the formation of coenzymes NAD and NADP. It has PELLAGRA-curative, vasodilating, and antilipemic properties.

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Niacin has parent Nicotinic Acids

Niacin member of drug class Triglyceride Synthesis Inhibitor

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PrefixChemical substances · AMW:CHEM:

Class03 · Heterocyclic Compounds

Domains

Biochemistry · base Pharmacology · base

Semantic roles

Biochemistry / Concept Pharmacology / Drug

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Niacin en · preferred