Taribavirin
Taribavirin is an orally active inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase inhibitor, has activity against a wide range of viruses, especially the hepatitis C virus and influenza virus. Taribavirin, is a ribavirin proagent, is designed to concentrate within the liver to target HCV-infected hepatocytes while minimizing distribution within red blood cells (RBCs) and the development of hemolytic anemia.
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- CAS No.: 119567-79-2
- Formula: C8H13N5O4
- Molecular Weight:243.22
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Biological Activity
Taribavirin (0-2 μM; 24 hours) significantly induces MCF-7 cell death, recording half inhibitory effect (IC50) of 0.756 μM in MCF-7 cells[1].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:MCF-7 cells
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Concentration:0 μM, 0.1 μM, 1 μM, 2 μM
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Incubation Time:24 hours
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Result:Decreased MCF-7 cell growth.
| NCT Number | Sponsor | Condition | Start Date |
Phase
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| NCT01329991 | Plexxikon| | 2011-05 | PHASE1 |
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 119567-79-2
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Molecular Weight 243.22
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Formula C8H13N5O4
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SMILES
N=C(C1=NN([C@H]2[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@@H](CO)O2)O)O)C=N1)N
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Purity & Documentation
References
[1]. Abd-Rabou AA, et al. Taribavirin and 5-Fluorouracil-Loaded Pegylated-Lipid Nanoparticle Synthesis, p38 Docking, and Antiproliferative Effects on MCF-7 Breast Cancer. Pharm Res. 2018 Feb 27;35(4):76. [Content Brief]
[2]. Deming P, et al. Taribavirin in the treatment of hepatitis C. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2011 Oct;20(10):1435-43. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)