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Eflornithine hydrochloride monohydrate (CAS 96020-91-6)

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CAS Number:
96020-91-6
Molecular Weight:
236.65
Molecular Formula:
C6H15ClF2N2O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Eflornithine hydrochloride monohydrate is a compound that is studied primarily for its mechanism of action as an irreversible inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), an enzyme involved in polyamine biosynthesis. This specific inhibition is of interest in biochemistry and cell biology, where researchers explore the role of polyamines in cell proliferation and differentiation. The compound′s ability to affect polyamine levels makes it a useful tool for studying the regulation of cell growth and programmed cell death, or apoptosis, in various cell models. Additionally, eflornithine hydrochloride monohydrate is investigated for its effects on the hair follicle growth cycle, providing insights into the processes governing hair follicle development and cycling. Its impact on other ODC-related pathways also garners attention, as these could have implications for understanding the broader metabolic consequences of altered polyamine synthesis.


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Eflornithine hydrochloride monohydrate, 100 mg

sc-482063
100 mg
$147.00