Decitabine
Catalogue number:
HY-A0004-1g
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Size:
1 g
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This product is for research use only and is not for human consumption or therapeutic use.
CAS Number:
2353-33-5
Purity:
99.97
Molecular Formula:
C8H12N4O4
Molecular Weight:
228.21
Mass Spectrometry:
Reference Materials
Alternative Names:
5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine; 5-AZA-CdR; NSC 127716
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Product Description:
Decitabine (NSC 127716) is an orally active deoxycytidine analogue antimetabolite and a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor. Decitabine incorporates into DNA in place of cytosine can covalently trap DNA methyltransferase to DNA causing irreversible inhibition of the enzyme. Decitabine induces cell G2/M arrest and cell apoptosis. Decitabine has potent anticancer activity[1][2].