Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) is an enzyme which is an important product of metabolism. It is formed when the compound adenosine triphosphate (ATP) releases a phosphate group. ATP is an important energy transfer molecule in cells. ADP is stored in platelet granules and is released upon platelet activation. It helps promote the clumping and aggregation of platelets, which helps your blood to clot.
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