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Ganciclovir

A nucleoside analog structurally related to Acyclovir.

Synonym(s):

Ganciclovir, 9-[(1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propoxy)methyl]guanine

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H13N5O4
CAS Number:
82410-32-0
Molecular Weight:
255.23
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated

color

white

solubility

0.1 M HCl: 5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C9H13N5O4/c10-9-12-7-6(8(17)13-9)11-3-14(7)4-18-5(1-15)2-16/h3,5,15-16H,1-2,4H2,(H3,10,12,13,17)

InChI key

IRSCQMHQWWYFCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

A nucleoside analog structurally related to Acyclovir (Cat. No. 114798). Acts as a prodrug that is activated by phosphorylation. Has been used in the study of “suicide” gene therapy in cancer research. Upon expression of a viral suicide gene encoding herpes simplex virus, thymidine kinase (TK), the non-toxic prodrug ganciclovir, is converted to an active phosphorylated analog that can be incorporated into the DNA of replicating eukaryotic cells, causing death of the malignant dividing cell. Causes an irreversible cell cycle arrest at the G2/M checkpoint. Has also been used to study the loss of telomeres and to evaluate sensitivity of viruses to antiviral agents.
A nucleoside analog that is structurally related to Acyclovir (Cat. No. 114798). Acts as a pro-drug that is activated by phosphorylation. It has been used in the study of "suicide gene therapy" in cancer research. Upon expression of a viral suicide gene encoding herpes simplex virus thymidine kinase (TK), the non-toxic pro-drug is converted to the phosphorylated active analog and is incorporated into the DNA of replicating eukaryotic cells, causing death of the dividing malignant cells. Causes an irreversible cell cycle arrest at the G2/M checkpoint. Has also been used to study the loss of telomers and to evaluate the sensitivity of viruses to anti-viral agents.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
Acts as a prodrug that is activated by phosphorylation
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Aghi, M., et al. 2000. J. Gene Med.2, 148.
Qiao, J., et al. 2000. Hum. Gene Ther.11, 1569.
Cannon, J.S., et al. 1999. J. Virol.73, 4786.
Rubsam, L.Z., et al. 1999. Cancer Res.59, 669.
Sprung, C.N., et al. 1999. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA96, 6781.
Yamasaki, H., et al. 1999. C.R. Acad. Sci. III322, 151.
Halloran, P.J., and Fenton, R.G. 1998. Cancer Res.58, 3855.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Muta. 1B - Repr. 2

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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