| Bioactivity | BVDU 5′-Triphosphate ammonium is an antivirus agent with 5′-Triphosphate label, targeting viral DNA polymerase. BVDU 5′-Triphosphate ammonium shows excellent selectivity against varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), due to a specific phosphorylation by the virus-encoded thymidine kinase. |
| Name | BVDU 5′-Triphosphate ammonium |
| Formula | C11H19BrN3O14P3 |
| Molar Mass | 590.11 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | -20°C, stored under nitrogen, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. De Clercq E. Discovery and development of BVDU (brivudin) as a therapeutic for the treatment of herpes zoster. Biochem Pharmacol. 2004 Dec 15;68(12):2301-15. |