6-Azauracil (6-AU) is used as a growth inhibitor of various microorganisms via depletion of intracellular GTP and UTP nucleotide pools. 6-Azauracil has been widely used in investigations on modulation of transcription, especially in yeast models.
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Applications
6-Azauracil (6-AU) is used as a growth inhibitor of various microorganisms via depletion of intracellular GTP and UTP nucleotide pools. 6-Azauracil has been widely used in investigations on modulation of transcription, especially in yeast models.
Solubility
Partly soluble in water, ethanol, DMSO, and 1 M NH4OH (50 mg/ml).
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Françoise Exinger and François Lacroute. 6-Azauracil inhibition of GTP biosynthesis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.Current Genetics.,1992,22(1), 9-11.
- J. Škoda.; V. F. Hess and F. Šorm. Production of 6-azauracil riboside by Escherichia coli growing in the presence of 6-azauracil.Collect. Czech. Chem. Commun.,1957,22(4), 1330-1333.