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5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2′-deoxycytidine (CAS 7226-77-9)

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Alternate Names:
5-(Hydroxymethyl)deoxycytidine
CAS Number:
7226-77-9
Molecular Weight:
257.24
Molecular Formula:
C10H15N3O5
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5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2′-deoxycytidine is a compound of interest in the field of molecular biology and genetics. It is a modified nucleoside that is incorporated into DNA during replication. Researchers study this compound to understand its influence on the stability and function of the DNA molecule, as well as its role in epigenetic modifications, which can affect gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence. In research applications, 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2′-deoxycytidine is utilized to trace DNA methylation patterns and to investigate the mechanisms of DNA damage and repair. The hydroxymethyl group on the 5-carbon of the cytosine ring serves as a key marker in the study of DNA-protein interactions, where it can influence the binding of transcription factors and other DNA-associated proteins. Additionally, it is used in sequencing technologies to study the dynamics of the epigenome and to understand the cellular processes that are regulated by DNA methylation.


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5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2′-deoxycytidine, 10 mg

sc-490666
10 mg
$393.00