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5-Aza-2′-Deoxycytidine

InSolution, ≥98%, DNA methyltransferase inhibitor

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Synonym(s):
InSolution 5-Aza-2′-Deoxycytidine, Decitabine
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H12N4O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
228.21
MDL number:

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

liquid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated (hygroscopic)
protect from light

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C8H12N4O4/c9-7-10-3-12(8(15)11-7)6-1-4(14)5(2-13)16-6/h3-6,13-14H,1-2H2,(H2,9,11,15)

InChI key

XAUDJQYHKZQPEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A cytosine analog that acts as a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor. Restores caspase-8 and caspase-10 mRNA and protein expression as well as TRAIL (Tumor necrosis factor-Related Apoptosis Inducing Ligand) sensitivity in TRAIL-resistant cell lines. Also enhances apoptosis induced by HDAC (Histone Deacetylase) inhibitors. The solid form of this compound (Cat. No. 189825) is also available.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Regulatory Review (Z)

Physical form

A 100 mM (10 mg/438 µl) solution of 5-Aza-2ʹ-Deoxycytidine (Cat. No. 189825) in DMSO.

Other Notes

Eggert, A., et al. 2001. Cancer Res.61, 1314.
Takebayashi, S., et al. 2001. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.288, 921.
Zhu, W.G., et al. 2001. Cancer Res.61, 1327.
Hopkins-Donaldson, S., et al. 2000. Cancer Res.60, 4315.
Haaf, T. 1995. Pharmacol. Ther.65, 19.
Jones, P.A., and Taylor, S.M. 1980. Cell20, 85.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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