Mercaptopurine (6-MP)

Short Summary : Purine synthesis inhibitor

Category : DNA Damage/DNA Repair|DNA Synthesis

Purity : 0.98

CAS Number : 50-44-2

Formula : C5H4N4S

Molecular Weight : 152.18

SMILE : C1=NC2=C(N1)C(=S)N=CN2

Solubility : >7.6mg/mL in DMSO

Storage : Store at -20°C

Description : Inhibitor of de novo purine synthesis through interference with DNA and RNA synthesis. Immunosuppressive and antileukemic drug; reduces the anticoagulation elicited by warfarin. Active metabolite of azathioprine.

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