Bioactivity | Netropsin dihydrochloride is a small-molecule MGB (minor-groove binder), inhibits the catalytic activity of isolated topoisomerase and interferes with the stabilization of the cleavable complexes of topoisomerase II and I in nuclei[1]. Netropsin dihydrochloride exhibits antiviral activity against the vaccinia virus[4]. |
Invitro | Netropsin dihydrochloride has potential antibiotic and antiviral properties by binding to dsDNA in a non-intercalative manner, it improves survival from murine endotoxaemia by attenuating NOS2 induction through interference with HMGA1 DNA binding to the core NOS2 promoter[2].Netropsin dihydrochloride in solutions of DNA has radioprotective ability against radiation-induced damage due to its high binding affinity and high structural stabilization, hydroxyl radical (OH*) generated by ionizing radiation cannot radiolyse the netropsin-DNA complex[3]. |
Name | Netropsin dihydrochloride |
CAS | 18133-22-7 |
Formula | C18H28Cl2N10O3 |
Molar Mass | 503.39 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | -20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |