Bioactivity | 5-Formylcytosine is a modified base, which is oxidized from 5-methylcytosine. 5-Formylcytosine is a intermediate of in the active DNA demethylation[1]. |
CAS | 4425-59-6 |
Formula | C5H5N3O2 |
Molar Mass | 139.11 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Maiti A, et al., Thymine DNA glycosylase can rapidly excise 5-formylcytosine and 5-carboxylcytosine: potential implications for active demethylation of CpG sites. J Biol Chem. 2011 Oct 14;286(41):35334-35338. |