CAS: 100644-70-0

8-Aza-7-deaza-2'-deoxyguanosine is an alkynylated, cross-linked, single stranded nucleic acid. It has been shown to be effective at cross-linking and cross-linking nucleic acids. 8-Aza-7-deaza-2'-deoxyguanosine binds to the 7 deazapurine residues in DNA, forming a covalent bond between the two strands of the helix. This binding prevents the strand from unwinding and prevents the replication of DNA. The thermodynamic data for this compound shows that it is stable in both hot and cold water, which makes it a good candidate for use in research as well as in clinical settings.