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2,8-Dihydroxyadenine is a relatively rare purine derivative. It is an oxidation product of adenine, one of the four nucleobase components of nucleic acids, which forms under specific enzymatic conditions. The modifications significantly alter its chemical properties, particularly its solubility and reactivity. The presence of hydroxyl groups introduces additional polar character to the molecule, which impacts its interactions within biological systems. The formation of 2,8-dihydroxyadenine typically occurs due to the action of xanthine oxidase, an enzyme involved in the catabolism of purines. Under certain conditions, this enzyme can oxidatively modify adenine to produce 2,8-dihydroxyadenine.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2,8-Dihydroxyadenine, 2.5 mg | sc-498575 | 2.5 mg | $280.00 | |||
2,8-Dihydroxyadenine, 25 mg | sc-498575A | 25 mg | $2602.00 |