Psicofuranine
Psicofuranine is a nucleoside antibiotic that acts as a specific inhibitor of GMP synthase (xanthosine 5'-phosphate aminase) . It demonstrates dose-dependent antiplasmodial activity, inhibiting Plasmodium falciparum growth in vitro with an IC50 of 0.3 mM, making it a tool for studying purine biosynthesis in parasitology research.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
1874-54-0
Field of Research
Infectious Disease & Virology
Smiles
Nc1ncnc2n (cnc12) [C@]1 (CO) O[C@H] (CO) [C@@H] (O) [C@H]1O
Molecular Formula
C11H15N5O5
Molecular Weight
297.27
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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