CAS: 132471-99-9

2'-Deoxy-N2-isobutyryl-5'-O-MMT-guanosine is a synthetic, modified nucleoside. It is an activator of DNA synthesis, and it has been found to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in vitro. This compound has shown success in the treatment of HIV infection in vitro and has also been shown to be effective against hepatitis B virus (HBV) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV). The compound may be useful as an antiviral agent.