8-Azaguanine

8-Azaguanine is a purine analogue that shows antineoplastic activity. 8-Azaguanine functions as an antimetabolite and easily incorporates into ribonucleic acids, interfering with normal biosynthetic pathways, thus inhibiting cellular growth[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[134-58-7]

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302

Target

Endogenous Metabolite; Nucleoside Antimetabolite/Analog

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Cell Cycle/DNA Damage; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Cancer-programmed cell death

Field of Research

Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/8-Azaguanine.html

Purity

99.98

Solubility

DMSO : 2 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; adjust pH to 5 with HCl; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

O=C1C(N=NN2)=C2N=C(N)N1

Molecular Formula

C4H4N6O

Molecular Weight

152.12

Precautions

H302

References & Citations

[1]Dourado M, et al. CD26/DPPIV expression and 8-azaguanine response in T-acute lymphoblastic leukaemia cell lines in culture. Pathophysiology. 2007 May;14 (1) :3-10.