A cell-permeable chemically stable cytidine analog that displays antitumor properties. Acts as transition state analog inhibitor of cytidine deaminase by binding at the active site as covalent hydrates. Also shown to inhibit DNA methylation and tumor growth both in vitro and in vivo.
A chemically stable, cytidine analog that displays anti-tumor properties. Acts as a transition state analog inhibitor of cytidine deaminase by binding to the active size as covalent hydrates. Also shown to inhibit DNA methylation and tumor growth both in vitro and in vivo.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target Cytidine deaminase
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Packaging
Packaged under inert gas
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Preparation Note
Slight warming may be required to achieve complete solubilization.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
From Catalog:
Desc. Field- added "cell-permeable"
Other Notes
Cheng, J.C., et al. 2004. Cancer Cell6, 151. Cheng, J.C., et al. 2003. J. Natl. Cancer Inst.95, 399. Zhou, L., et al. 2002. J. Mol. Biol.321, 591. Barchi, J.J., Jr., et al. 1992. J. Org. Chem.57, 536. Frick, L., et al. 1989. Biochemistry28, 9423.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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