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Azathioprine

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Azathioprine | CAS No. 446-86-6 | DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis Compounds
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Description: Purine analog; prodrug of 6-mercaptopurine (Cat. No. 4103)

Chemical Name: 6-[(1-Methyl-4-nitro-1H-imidazol-5-yl)thio]-9H-purine

Purity: ≥99%

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Biological Activity

Azathioprine is a purine analog. Blocks DNA replication and the de novo pathway of purine synthesis. Immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory drug; induces apoptosis in human T-lymphocytes. Prodrug of 6-mercaptopurine (Cat. No. 4103).

Technical Data

M.Wt:
277.26
Formula:
C9H7N7O2S
Solubility:
Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO
Purity:
≥99%
Storage:
Store at -20°C
CAS No:
446-86-6

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Background References

  1. Azathioprine: old drug, new actions.
    Maltzman and Koretzky
    J.Clin.Invest., 2003;111:1122

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⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Azathioprine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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