5-Azacytidine

• Description:

  A potent growth inhibitor and cytotoxic agent; a potent DNA methyltransferase inhibitor. Causes DNA demethylation or hemi-demethylation, creating openings that allow transcription factors to bind to DNA and reactivate tumor suppressor genes. Also recently shown to increase reprogramming efficiency of stem cells 10-fold.

• Shipping Conditions:

  gel pack

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C

• Shelf Life:

  24 months