5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine

DNA methyltransferase inhibitor



ALX-480-096-M005	5 mg	228.00 USD

Inhibitor of DNA methyltransferase. Restores mRNA and protein expression of caspase-8 and TRAIL (tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis inducing ligand) sensitivity of resistant cell lines. Enhances apoptosis induced by HDAC (histone deacetylase) inhibitors.

Product Specification

Alternative Name:	5-Aza-CdR, 5-Aza-dC, 5-Deoxy-2'-azacytidine

Formula:	C₈H₁₂N₄O₄

MW:	228.2

Purity:	≥98% (HPLC)

Appearance:	White to off-white lyophilized solid.

CAS:	2353-33-5

RTECS:	XZ3012000

Solubility:	25mg/ml soluble in DMSO or 50% acetic acid; 1mg/ml soluble in methanol. (Warming may be required to achieve complete solubilization.)

Long Term Storage:	+4°C

Hazard:	HARMFUL.

Handling:	After reconstitution, prepare aliquots and store at -20°C. Packaged under inert gas.

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Product Literature References

5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine induces histone hyperacetylation of mouse centromeric heterochromatin by a mechanism independent of DNA demethylation: S. Takebayashi, et al.; BBRC 288, 921 (2001), Abstract;

DNA methyltransferase inhibition enhances apoptosis induced by histone deacetylase inhibitors: W.G. Zhu, et al.; Cancer Res. 61, 1327 (2001), Abstract; Full Text

Resistance to tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL)-induced apoptosis in neuroblastoma cells correlates with a loss of caspase-8 expression: A. Eggert, et al.; Cancer Res. 61, 1314 (2001), Abstract; Full Text

Loss of caspase-8 expression in highly malignant human neuroblastoma cells correlates with resistance to tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand-induced apoptosis: S. Hopkins-Donaldson, et al.; Cancer Res. 60, 4315 (2000), Abstract; Full Text

The effects of 5-azacytidine and 5-azadeoxycytidine on chromosome structure and function: implications for methylation-associated cellular processes: T. Haaf; Pharmacol. Ther. 65, 19 (1995), Abstract;

Cellular differentiation, cytidine analogs and DNA methylation: P.A. Jones and S.M. Taylor; Cell 20, 85 (1980), Abstract;

Incorporation of a potent antileukemic agent, 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine, into DNA of cells from leukemic mice: J. Vesely and A. Cihak; Cancer Res. 37, 3684 (1977), Abstract;