CLADRIBINE
Cladribine is a purine analogue that depletes lymphocytes by inhibiting DNA synthesis. It is used in multiple sclerosis and hematologic cancers. Side effects include immunosuppression, infections, and fatigue. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Cladribine is a purine nucleoside analogue (2chlorodeoxyadenosine) that becomes phosphorylated intracellularly to its active triphosphate form. It incorporates into DNA and inhibits ribonucleotide reductase, leading to depletion of deoxynucleotide pools, faulty DNA synthesis and strand breaks. Lymphocytes are particularly sensitive due to low 5nucleotidase activity, causing selective depletion of B and Tcells.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in hematologicmalignancy research, purineanalogue pathway modelling, apoptosis signalling studies, lymphocytedepletion experiments, autoimmunedisease research and DNAdamageresponse investigations.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include severe lymphopenia, infections, bonemarrow suppression, hepatotoxicity, neurotoxicity and teratogenicity. Handle with cytotoxicantimetabolite precautions.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C10H12ClN5O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 285.69 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 4291-63-8 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | 6.35e+00 g/L |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Cladribine; 4291-63-8; 2-Chloro-2'-deoxyadenosine; Leustatin; 2-Chlorodeoxyadenosine |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (2R,3S,5R)-5-(6-amino-2-chloropurin-9-yl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-ol |
| InChl Key | PTOAARAWEBMLNO-KVQBGUIXSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C10H12ClN5O3/c11-10-14-8(12)7-9(15-10)16(3-13-7)6-1-4(18)5(2-17)19-6/h3-6,17-18H,1-2H2,(H2,12,14,15)/t4-,5+,6+/m0/s1 |
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