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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
HYPOXANTHINE (ID 26393) exhibits a multi-dimensional biochemical activity profile that affects cellular regulation at enzyme, receptor, and transcriptional levels. Its molecular interactions can alter phosphorylation cycles, modulate ionic homeostasis, influence mitochondrial respiration, and adjust redox-signaling pathways. Structural properties suggest specific affinity for regulatory proteins, enabling modulation of metabolic flux and cellular response thresholds.
Benefits and Advantages
This compound is suited for high-resolution mechanistic research, multi‑omics integration studies, receptor-binding experiments, enzyme-pathway mapping, and advanced pharmacodynamic modelling. It supports ROS-regulation assays, signalling-cascade analysis, cytoskeletal‑dynamics research, and metabolic adaptation models. Due to predictable biochemical behaviour, it is often used as a comparative reference in pathway‑perturbation studies.
- Useful in mechanistic pharmacology and biochemical modelling
- Applicable in oxidative-stress, mitochondrial-function and signalling studies
- Reliable for transcriptional and proteomic profiling
- Supports SAR (structure–activity relationship) investigations
Side Effects and Risks
Potential risks include mitochondrial overload, ROS imbalance, inadvertent receptor cross‑talk, disruption of ion-channel dynamics, and dose-dependent cytotoxicity. High exposure may trigger apoptosis, autophagy, or cellular stress-response activation. Controlled handling conditions and biosafety protocols are required for laboratory use.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C5H4N4O |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 136.11 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 68-94-0 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | 0.7 mg/mL |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | hypoxanthine; 68-94-0; 6-Hydroxypurine; 9H-Purin-6-ol; 7H-Purin-6-ol |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 1,7-dihydropurin-6-one |
| InChl Key | FDGQSTZJBFJUBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C5H4N4O/c10-5-3-4(7-1-6-3)8-2-9-5/h1-2H,(H2,6,7,8,9,10) |
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