Thymidine-¹⁵N₂  (Synonyms: DThyd-¹⁵N₂; NSC-¹⁵N₂)

Thymidine-¹⁵N₂ is the ¹⁵N labeled Thymidine[1]. Thymidine, a specific precursor of deoxyribonucleic acid, is used as a cell synchronizing agent. Thymidine is a DNA synthesis inhibitor that can arrest cell at G1/S boundary, prior to DNA replication[2][3][4].

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs^[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

244.22

C₁₀H₁₄¹⁵N₂O₅

Solid

White to off-white

O=C1[15N](C=C(C([15NH]1)=O)C)[C@]2([H])O[C@@H]([C@H](C2)O)CO

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light)

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  [2]. Chen G, et al. Cell Synchronization by Double Thymidine Block. Bio Protoc. 2018 Sep 5;8(17).;FIRKET H, et al. Autoradiographic visualization of synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid in tissue culture with tritium-labelled thymidine. Nature. 1958 Jan 24;181(4604):274-5.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. FIRKET H, et al. Autoradiographic visualization of synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid in tissue culture with tritium-labelled thymidine. Nature. 1958 Jan 24;181(4604):274-5.  [Content Brief]

  [4]. Izeradjene K, et al. Inhibition of thymidine synthesis by folate analogues induces a Fas-Fas ligand-independentdeletion of superantigen-reactive peripheral T cells. Int Immunol. 2001 Jan13(1):85-93.  [Content Brief]