Bioactivity | 8-Deazahomofolic acid is an inhibitor of thymidylate synthase (TS) and other folate-related enzymes. 8-Deazahomofolic acid shows inhibitory activity against folate-dependent S. faecium, L. casei, and MTX (HY-14519) resistant strains. 8-Deazahomofolic acid also inhibits the growth of L1210 leukemia cells, with an IC50 value of 87.5 μM. 8-Deazahomofolic acid can be used in research on bacterial infections and tumors[1]. |
CAS | 111113-73-6 |
Formula | C21H22N6O6 |
Molar Mass | 454.44 |
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]. DeGraw JI, et al. Synthesis and biological evaluation of 8-deazahomofolic acid and its tetrahydro derivative. J Med Chem. 1988 Jan;31(1):150-3. |