Cordycepin (3'-deoxyadenosine, 3'-dA) is a nucleoside analog with antileukemic and antitumor properties.
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| Mechanism of Action | Cordycepin becomes anabolically phosphorylated (3'-dA -> 3'-dATP) to its active triphosphate form and inhibits terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) activity intracellularly. |
| Molecular Formula | C10H13N5O3 |
| References | Kodama, Eiichi N. "Antileukemic Activity and Mechanism of Action of Cordycepin against Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase-positive (TdT+) Leukemic Cells." Antileukemic Activity and Mechanism of Action of Cordycepin against Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase-positive (TdT+) Leukemic Cells. Elsevier Science, 24 Mar. 1999. |