Biochemical marker used as an indicator of cell proliferation. Pterin cofactor. Precursor of tetrahydrobiopterin.
Product Details
Alternative Name: | D(+)-6-(erythro-1,2,3-Trihydroxypropyl)pterin |
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Formula: | C9H11N5O4 |
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MW: | 253.2 |
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CAS: | 2009-64-5 |
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MI: | 14: 6462 |
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Purity: | ≥98% (HPLC) |
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Appearance: | Off-white to yellow solid. |
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Solubility: | Soluble in 0.05M NaOH or 1M HCl; very slightly soluble in water. Ultrasonication may improve the dissolution. |
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Shipping: | Ambient |
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Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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Use/Stability: | Stable for several months when stored in tightly closed amber vials in the dark at ambient temperatures. |
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Handling: | Protect from light. |
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Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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Product Literature References
[Neopterin, a new biochemical marker for clinical assessment of cell- mediated immune response]: C. Huber, et al.; Klin. Wochenschr.
62, 103 (1984), (Article in German),
Abstract;
Pteridines as a new marker to detect human T cells activated by allogeneic or modified self major histocompatibility complex (MHC) determinants: Huber, et al.; J. Immunol.
130, 1047 (1983),
Abstract;