Product Data Sheet
5-Bromo-2'-deoxycytidine
Catalog No. A87258
5-Bromo-2'-deoxycytidine is a potent DNA photosensitizer that specifically targets double-stranded DNA. This compound facilitates the study of DNA damage by generating reactive oxygen species upon exposure to UV light at around 300 nm. It is widely used in biochemical assays to assess the effects of photodynamic treatment on nucleic acid integrity and to investigate mechanisms of DNA repair and mutagenesis. Additionally, it can serve as a tool in cancer research to explore the photosensitivity of various cell lines.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A87258 |
|---|---|
| M. Wt | 306.11 |
| Formula | C9H12BrN3O4 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 1022-79-3 |
| Synonyms | |
| SMILES | O=C(N=C(N)C(Br)=C1)N1[C@@H]2O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)C2 |
Biological Activity
| Description | 5-Bromo-2'-deoxycytidine is a potent DNA photosensitizer that specifically targets double-stranded DNA. This compound facilitates the study of DNA damage by generating reactive oxygen species upon exposure to UV light at around 300 nm. It is widely used in biochemical assays to assess the effects of photodynamic treatment on nucleic acid integrity and to investigate mechanisms of DNA repair and mutagenesis. Additionally, it can serve as a tool in cancer research to explore the photosensitivity of various cell lines. |
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Adooq products are transported at room temperature. If you receive the product at room temperature, please rest assured, the Adooq Quality Inspection Department has conducted experiments to verify that the normal temperature placement of one month will not affect the biological activity of powder products. After collecting, please store the product according to the requirements described in the datasheet. Most Adooq products are stable under the recommended conditions.
