Description
8-Hydroxyguanosine is produced by oxidative damage of RNA.{1239,5125} It can be measured in cell digests or in biological fluids as a marker of oxidative stress. When 8-hydroxyguanosine (5-8 mM) is added to friend erythroleukemia cells, it acts as a growth inhibitor in addition to promoting differentiation.{1453,886}
Formal name: 8-hydroxy-guanosine
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Molecular weight: 299.2
CAS: 3868-31-3
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A crystalline solid