Tubercidin is a nucleoside metabolite first isolated from Streptomyces tubericidus. Tubercidin, like other nucleosides, is a broad spectrum potent chemotherapeutic agent active against viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans and tumors.
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, DMF and DMSO.
| Mechanism of Action | Tubercidin acts on a diverse range of targets, such as RNA processing, nucleic acid and protein synthesis, and acts as a nucleoside mimic of adenosine. |
| Molecular Formula | C11H14N4O4 |
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