Bioactivity | BVDU 5′-Triphosphate is an antivirus agent with 5′-Triphosphate label, targeting viral DNA polymerase. BVDU 5′-Triphosphate 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 |
CAS | 77222-61-8 |
Formula | C11H16BrN2O14P3 |
Molar Mass | 573.08 |
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]. 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. |