Adenosine-5′-Diphosphate, free acid (CAS 58-64-0)

Adenosine-5′-Diphosphate, free acid, or ADP, is a nucleoside diphosphate. It is an ester of pyrophosphoric acid with the nucleosideadenosine. Adenosine-5′-Diphosphate, free acid consists of the pyrophosphate group, the pentose sugar ribose, and the nucleobase adenine. Adenosine-5′-Diphosphate, free acid is the product of ATP dephosphorylation by ATPases. Adenosine-5′-Diphosphate, free acid is converted back to ATP by ATP synthases. ATP is an important energy transfer molecule in cells. Adenosine-5′-Diphosphate, free acid is a compound involved in various cellular functions. One of its primary roles is serving as a pivotal intermediary in the synthesis of ATP, a molecule responsible for energy storage and transfer within cells. Additionally, Adenosine-5′-Diphosphate, free acid functions as a significant signaling molecule within the cell, participating in diverse cellular processes like cell growth, signal transduction, and apoptosis. Furthermore, Adenosine-5′-Diphosphate, free acid plays a regulatory role in essential metabolic pathways such as the citric acid cycle and glycolysis.