8-Hydroxymethyl guanosine Chemical Properties

Density 

2.25±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)

pka

9.61±0.20(Predicted)

8-Hydroxymethyl guanosine Usage And Synthesis

Uses

8-Hydroxymethyl guanosine is a guanosine analog. Some guanosine analogs have immunostimulatory activity. In some animal models, they also induce type I interferons, producing antiviral effects. Studies have shown that the functional activity of guanosine analogs is dependent on the activation of Toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7)[1].

References

[1] Robak T, Robak P. Purine nucleoside analogs in the treatment of rarer chronic lymphoid leukemias. Curr Pharm Des. 2012;18(23):3373-88. DOI:10.2174/138161212801227005
[2] Lee J, et al. Molecular basis for the immunostimulatory activity of guanine nucleoside analogs: activation of Toll-like receptor 7. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2003 May 27;100(11):6646-51. DOI:10.1073/pnas.0631696100