1-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)-5-methylcytosine

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1-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)-5-methylcytosine Structure
1-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)-5-methylcytosine structure
Common Name 1-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)-5-methylcytosine
CAS Number 18492-10-9 Molecular Weight 257.24
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C10H15N3O5 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of 1-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)-5-methylcytosine


1-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)-5-methylcytosine is a cytidine analog. Cytidine analogs have a mechanism of inhibiting DNA methyltransferases (such as Zebularine, HY-13420), and have potential anti-metabolic and anti-tumor activities[1].

 Names

Name 1-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)-5-methylcytosine

 1-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)-5-methylcytosine Biological Activity

Description 1-(β-D-Xylofuranosyl)-5-methylcytosine is a cytidine analog. Cytidine analogs have a mechanism of inhibiting DNA methyltransferases (such as Zebularine, HY-13420), and have potential anti-metabolic and anti-tumor activities[1].
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References

[1]. Robak T, Robak P. Purine nucleoside analogs in the treatment of rarer chronic lymphoid leukemias. Curr Pharm Des. 2012;18(23):3373-88.  

[2]. Gowher H, et al. Mechanism of inhibition of DNA methyltransferases by cytidine analogs in cancer therapy. Cancer Biol Ther. 2004 Nov;3(11):1062-8.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C10H15N3O5
Molecular Weight 257.24