METHYLTHIOURACIL
Methylthiouracil is an antithyroid agent that inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis by blocking iodine organification. It is used to manage hyperthyroidism. Side effects include rash, agranulocytosis, liver dysfunction, and hypothyroidism with prolonged use. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
METHYLTHIOURACIL demonstrates an extensive, multiaxis biochemical activity profile involving coordinated modulation of receptormediated signalling, enzymeregulated catalytic cascades, mitochondrial bioenergetics, intracellular ion regulation, and transcriptomic pathway dynamics. Its physicochemical properties support highaffinity interactions with both catalytic and regulatory protein domains, enabling interference with phosphorylationdephosphorylation cycles, secondmessenger turnover (cAMP, IP, DAG, Ca²⁺), and redoxequilibrium systems.
In cellular environments, METHYLTHIOURACIL may influence mitochondrial membrane potential, ATP synthesis efficiency, ROS generation and antioxidant neutralisation capacity. In addition, structuralprotein interactions can modify cytoskeletal arrangement, impacting cell motility, vesicular trafficking, and mechanical signalling. The compound may further modulate chromatin accessibility, transcription factor binding profiles, epigenetic markers, and geneexpression stability.
Benefits and Advantages
Because of its reproducible biochemical footprint, METHYLTHIOURACIL is an important tool across advanced research domains, including:
- Detailed receptorligand binding analysis and structural docking validation
- Highdefinition enzyme kinetics and catalyticdomain pathway mapping
- Mitochondrial respiration modelling, ATPflux analysis and oxidativestress pathway evaluation
- Transcriptomic, proteomic and metabolomic integration studies for fullpathway profiling
- Apoptosis, necroptosis and autophagyrelated signalling research
- Cytoskeletaldynamics studies involving actin, tubulin and intermediate filaments
- Highresolution SAR (structureactivity relationship) investigations for molecular optimisation
- Pharmacodynamic modelling for doseresponse, thresholdactivation and mechanistic benchmarking
Side Effects and Risks
Potential risks include:
- Redox imbalance and excessive ROS accumulation
- Mitochondrial overload or respiratorychain suppression
- Transcriptional pathway disruption or epigenetic instability
- Interference with ionchannel behaviour and calciumhandling regulation
- Cytoskeletal destabilisation and impaired membrane integrity
- Dosedependent cytotoxicity, apoptosis or autophagy induction
- Activation of inflammatory signalling cascades such as NF-κB, JNK, or p38
Extended exposure or elevated dosing may trigger metabolic rewiring, organelle stress responses, or longterm alterations in cellular signalling architecture. Strict biosafety protocols, controlled handling, and regulated exposure windows are required.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C5H6N2OS |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 142.18 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 56-04-2 |
| Storage Condition | PRECAUTIONS FOR "CARCINOGENS": Storage site should be as close as practical to lab in which carcinogens are to be used, so that only small quantities required for … expt need to be carried. Carcinogens should be kept in only one section of cupboard, an explosion-proof refrigerator or freezer (depending on chemicophysical properties …) that bears appropriate label. An inventory … should be kept, showing quantity of carcinogen & date it was acquired … Facilities for dispensing … should be contiguous to storage area. /Chemical Carcinogens/ |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | methylthiouracil; 6-Methyl-2-thiouracil; 56-04-2; Thimecil; Methiocil |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 6-methyl-2-sulfanylidene-1H-pyrimidin-4-one |
| InChl Key | HWGBHCRJGXAGEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C5H6N2OS/c1-3-2-4(8)7-5(9)6-3/h2H,1H3,(H2,6,7,8,9) |
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