CAS: 70580-88-0

3'-Azido-3'-deoxyuridine is a nucleoside analog that is used as a substrate for DNA synthesis in the cell. 3'-Azido-3'-deoxyuridine is transported across the blood-brain barrier by a sodium-independent transporter and accumulates in the carotid artery, where it is converted to uridine. This drug has been shown to be activated at the site of infection and may have regiospecific activity against bacteria. 3'-Azido-3'-deoxyuridine has an imidazole ring and dinucleoside structure, which are important for its activity as a terminal half-life enhancer and anticancer agent. 3'-Azido-3'-deoxyuridine has also been used in liquid chromatography to purify nucleic acids research products.

Nucleosides and Reagents - Azido- nucleoside; 3’-N-Modified nucleoside