CAS: 289712-99-8

Fluorescein-dt cep is a monophosphate nucleoside analog that is modified with an activated ester group. It is used as a prodrug for the treatment of influenza in humans. Fluorescein-dt cep has antiviral activity, which may be due to its ability to inhibit viral RNA synthesis. This agent also has anticancer activity and has been shown to kill leukemia cells by interfering with DNA synthesis. The chemical name for fluorescein-dt cep is 1-(2,6-dichloro-4-(5,7-dimethoxy-4-methylpyridiniumyl)phenyl)cytosine monophosphate. Fluorescein-dt cep is also known by the following synonyms: 1-(2,6-Dichloro-4-(5,7-dimethoxyquinoliniumyl)phenyl)-1H-[1,3]diox