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5-Iodo-2′-deoxycytidine is a synthetic nucleoside analog that is used in molecular biology and genetics research. It is structurally similar to the natural nucleoside deoxycytidine but has an iodine atom at the 5-position of the pyrimidine ring. This modification makes 5-Iodo-2′-deoxycytidine a useful tool for studying DNA replication and repair mechanisms. When incorporated into DNA, it can act as a mutagen, inducing errors in the DNA sequence during replication, which allows researchers to investigate the fidelity of DNA polymerases and the cellular mechanisms that recognize and repair DNA damage. Additionally, 5-Iodo-2′-deoxycytidine is utilized in the design of oligonucleotides for antisense applications, where it can specifically bind to RNA or DNA sequences to modulate gene expression.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
5-Iodo-2′-deoxycytidine, 1 g | sc-221029 | 1 g | $178.00 | |||
5-Iodo-2′-deoxycytidine, 5 g | sc-221029A | 5 g | $878.00 |