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5′-Deoxy-5′-(methylthio)adenosine

5′-Deoxy-5′-(methylthio)adenosine chemical structure
CAS Number2457-80-9
FormulaC11H15N5O3S
Mol. Weight297.33 g/mol

What is 5′-Deoxy-5′-(methylthio)adenosine?

5′-Deoxy-5′-(methylthio)adenosine is a chemical compound with CAS number 2457-80-9 and molecular formula C11H15N5O3S. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

5′-Deoxy-5′-(methylthio)adenosine (Methylthioadenosine) may be used as a substrate to study the specificity and kinetics of 5′-methylthioadenosinephosphorylase (MTAP) (EC2.4.2.28), a tumor suppressor gene expressed enzyme that supports the S-adenosylmethionine (AdoMet) and methionine salvage pathways. Methylthioadenosine is used in studies on bacterial quorum sensing pathways that envolve enzymes such as 5′-Methylthioadenosine/S-adenosylhomocysteine nucleosidase (MTAN).

Specifications

Molecular Weight

297.33 g/mol

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter

WGK Germany

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