Decitabine

  • Chemical Properties
CAS No. 2353-33-5 Cat. No. BCP02870
Name Decitabine
Synonyms 5-Aza-2'-deoxycytidine;5-AZA-CdR;5-Azadeoxycytidine;NSC 127716;NSC-127716;NSC127716;Dacogen;DAC;
Formula C8H12N4O4 M. Wt 228.21
  • Biological Activity
Description Decitabine (NSC 127716; Dacogen; DAC)is an orally active deoxycytidine analogue antimetabolite and a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor. Decitabine incorporates into DNA in place of cytosine can covalently trap DNA methyltransferase to DNA causing irreversible inhibition of the enzyme. Decitabine induces cell G2/M arrest and cell apoptosis. Decitabine has potent anticancer activity.
Pathways Epigenetics 
Targets DNA Methyltransferase 

Structure

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