Nampt, also known as nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase, is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the synthesis of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), an essential coenzyme involved in a variety of cellular processes including metabolism, DNA repair, and signaling. Research in the area of Nampt focuses on understanding the molecular functions of this enzyme and its potential therapeutic implications in various diseases, particularly cancer, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. Studies have shown that Nampt may have both pro-survival and pro-inflammatory roles in different cellular contexts, making it an intriguing target for drug development.