Floxuridine (NSC 27640) [50-91-9]
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CAS Number50-91-9
Product group Chemicals
Overview
- SupplierSelleck Chemicals
- Product NameFloxuridine (NSC 27640) [50-91-9]
- Delivery Days Customer9
- CAS Number50-91-9
- CertificationResearch Use Only
- Scientific DescriptionFloxuridine (NSC 27640, Deoxyfluorouridine, FUDR) is a prodrug that is rapidly catabolized to 5-fluorouracil in vivo. Floxuridine is used to treat various cancers, particularly metastases to the liver. Floxuridine inhibits Poly(ADP-Ribose) polymerase and induces DNA damage and apoptosis. Floxuridine has antiviral effects against HSV and CMV.
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