Uracil 1-β-D-arabinofuranoside (CAS 3083-77-0)

Uracil 1-β-D-arabinofuranoside can be found in the marine sponge Spongia officinalis. It is a purine-based alkaloid. Uracil 1-β-D-arabinofuranoside is of interest in the field of biochemical research due to its interactions with cellular metabolism and potential utility in understanding and manipulating nucleic acid processes. The presence of arabinose instead of ribose or deoxyribose gives Uracil 1-β-D-arabinofuranoside distinctive properties that can influence RNA synthesis and function. In biochemical research, Uracil 1-β-D-arabinofuranoside can be used to study RNA synthesis and metabolism. Its incorporation into RNA strands can affect the structure and function of the RNA, offering insights into how variations in nucleoside composition can influence RNA stability, processing, and interactions with proteins. This can be particularly relevant in studies of RNA viruses or in the context of RNA interference mechanisms, where Ara-U could be used to modulate RNA lifecycles or functions.