CAS: 2095417-49-3

3’-Deoxy-5-methoxyuridine is a modified nucleoside that has antiviral and anticancer properties. It is an activator of DNA synthesis, which is the first step in the process of DNA replication. It also inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase II, enzymes that maintain the integrity of bacterial DNA. 3’-Deoxy-5-methoxyuridine phosphoramidites are used in anticancer drugs.

Nucleoside Derivatives - 3’-Deoxy nucleosides, 5-Modified pyrimidine nucleosides