Bioactivity | 2'-O-Methylcytidine is a 2'-substituted nucleoside as a inhibitor of HCV replication. 2'-O-Methylcytidine inhibits RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (NS5B)-catalyzed RNA synthesis in vitro, in a manner that is competitive with substrate nucleoside triphosphate[1]. |
Name | 2'-O-Methylcytidine |
CAS | 2140-72-9 |
Formula | C10H15N3O5 |
Molar Mass | 257.24 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
Reference | [1]. Steven S Carroll, et al. Inhibition of hepatitis C virus RNA replication by 2'-modified nucleoside analogs. J Biol Chem. 2003 Apr 4;278(14):11979-84 |