Gemcitabine (Gemzar) is a newer chemotherapy drug acting by replacing one of the building blocks of nucleic acids during DNA replication in cancer cells, preventing tumor growth.
G. R. Iglesias, .et al. , Polymers, 2018, 10(3), 269
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Gemcitabine (Gemzar) is a newer chemotherapy drug acting by replacing one of the building blocks of nucleic acids during DNA replication in cancer cells, preventing tumor growth.
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 3 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
Solubility
In vitro (25°C)
DMSO
Insoluble
Water
18 mg/mL (60.06 mM)
Ethanol
Insoluble
In vivo
Saline
18 mg/mL
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