| Bioactivity | Spermine-d20 (NSC 268508-d20) is deuterium labeled Spermine. Spermine (NSC 268508) functions directly as a free radical scabenger to protect DNA from free radical attack. Spermine has antiviral effects[1]. |
| Formula | C10H6D20N4 |
| Molar Mass | 222.46 |
| 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]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216. [2]. Ha HC, et al. The natural polyamine spermine functions directly as a free radical scavenger. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1998 Sep 15;95(19):11140-5. [3]. Mounce BC, et al. Polyamines and Their Role in Virus Infection. Microbiol Mol Biol Rev. 2017 Sep 13;81(4). pii: e00029-17. |