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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Cytidine base (cytosine) is a pyrimidine base that pairs with guanine in DNA and RNA. It participates in hydrogen‑bond formation, base‑stacking interactions and contributes to nucleic‑acid secondary structure. Cytosine is a key substrate for DNA/RNA methyltransferases and deaminases, driving epigenetic modifications (e.g., 5‑methylcytosine, 5‑hydroxymethylcytosine).
Benefits and Advantages
Used in nucleic‑acid chemistry, epigenetic‑modification research, base‑pairing thermodynamics, mutagenesis modelling, and DNA‑repair pathway studies. It is fundamental in enzyme‑substrate assays for deaminases and methyltransferases.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks are low for typical lab use, though dust or concentrated solutions may cause mild irritation. Handle using standard biochemical safety measures.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C9H13N3O5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 243.22 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 65-46-3 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place; protect from light |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | 688007-26-3; RefChem:1070227; 4-amino-1-pentofuranosyl-2(1h)-pyrimidinone; 478511-21-6; [5',5''-2H2]cytidine |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 4-amino-1-β-D-ribofuranosyl-2(1H)-pyrimidinone |
| InChl Key | Unavailable |
| InChl Code | Unavailable |
| References | PubChem; ChemBL; FDA; |
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