Strong competitive inhibitor of methyltransferases which uses S-adenosyl-1-methionine as the methyl group donor to yield methylated products such as 5-methylcytosine or N6-methyl adenosine on DNA and RNA. In addition, sinefungin is involved in a number of physiological processes.
Product Details
Alternative Name: | 6,9-Diamino-1-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-1,5,6,7,8,9-hexadeoxy-D-glycero-α-L-talo-decafuranuronic acid, A-9145, Adenosylornithine |
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Formula: | C15H23N7O5 |
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MW: | 381.4 |
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CAS: | 58944-73-3 |
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MI: | 14: 8544 |
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RTECS: | HE3140000 |
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Purity: | ≥95% (HPLC) |
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Appearance: | White to yellow powder. |
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Solubility: | Soluble in water. |
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Shipping: | Ambient Temperature |
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Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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Handling: | Keep under nitrogen. Packaged under nitrogen. Protect from light. Very hygroscopic. |
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Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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