5-Hydroxymethylcytosine

Catalogue Number: E0027-SEL

Manufacturer:Selleck Chemicals
Shelf Life:36 months
Molecular Formula:C5H7N3O2
Type:Biochemicals
Alias:5hmC
Shipping Condition:Blue Ice
Unit(s): 25 mg, 5 mg

Additional Text

Short Description

5-Hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) is a naturally existing component in mammalian genomic DNA and is regarded as the sixth DNA base. 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine is an intermediate metabolite in active DNA demethylation. 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine is epigenetic marks known to affect global gene expression in mammals.

Smile String

NC1=C(CO)C=NC(=O)N1

Storage Note

3 years -20°C powder