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6-Azauridine (CAS 54-25-1)

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Application:
6-Azauridine is can be applied in antiviral studies
CAS Number:
54-25-1
Molecular Weight:
245.19
Molecular Formula:
C8H11N3O6
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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6-Azauridine is a compound of interest in biochemistry and molecular biology research due to its structural similarity to uridine, a natural nucleoside. It acts as a pyrimidine analog, which allows it to be incorporated into RNA molecules, thus providing a tool for studying RNA synthesis and function. The incorporation of 6-Azauridine into RNA strands can disrupt normal cellular processes, such as protein synthesis, and is therefore used to investigate the mechanisms of RNA-dependent cellular functions. Additionally, this compound is utilized in the study of nucleoside metabolism and nucleotide pool regulation. Researchers also explore its effects on the expression and regulation of genes, as 6-Azauridine can act as an antimetabolite, influencing the pathways that control the synthesis and breakdown of pyrimidine nucleotides.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

6-Azauridine, 500 mg

sc-221082B
500 mg
$97.00

6-Azauridine, 1 g

sc-221082
1 g
$159.00

6-Azauridine, 2 g

sc-221082C
2 g
$295.00

6-Azauridine, 5 g

sc-221082A
5 g
$679.00