DATASHEET
Formulation
Pale yellow solid
Storage:
-20°C
Product Information:
After incorporation into DNA, it disrupts cytosine methylation by DNA methyltransferases in vitro and acts as a DNA demethylating agent in vivo.1 It reactivates epigenetically silenced genes in acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells by facilitating proteasome-mediated degradation of DNA methyltransferase (DNMT1).2 Incorporates into DNA and induces double strand breaks which destabilize DNA structure resulting in cytotoxicity.3 Selectively kills BRCA2-defective tumors and overcomes PARP inhibitor resistance in a xenograft model.4 Anticancer and immunosuppressive activity.
Description:
CAS Number: 154-42-7; Chemical Name: 2-Amino-6-mercaptopurine; Molecular weight: 167.19; Formula: C5H5N5S; Solubility: DMF (1.5 mg/ml); Physical Properties: Pale yellow solid; Purity: 96% by HPLC NMr (Conforms)