| Bioactivity | Procainamide is a specific and potent inhibitor of DNA methyltransferase 1 (DNMT1). Procainamide is a Class 1A antiarrhythmic agent. Procainamide has the potential for the research of cancer and arrhythmias[1][2]. |
| Target | DNMT1 |
| Name | Procainamide |
| CAS | 51-06-9 |
| Formula | C13H21N3O |
| Molar Mass | 235.33 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. Lee BH, et al. Procainamide is a specific inhibitor of DNA methyltransferase 1. J Biol Chem. 2005;280(49):40749-40756. [2]. Pritchard B, et al. Procainamide. [Updated 2021 Aug 8]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. |