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Ribavirin-13C5

Ribavirin-13C5

Catalog Number: orb1692135

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Catalog Numberorb1692135
CategorySmall Molecules
DescriptionRibavirin-13C5
CAS Number1646818-35-0
Purity98%
MW249.169
SMILESNC(=O)c1ncn(n1)[13C@@H]1O[13C@H]([13CH2]O)[13C@@H](O)[13C@H]1O
FormulaC8H12N4O5
Biological ActivityRibavirin-13C5is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of ribavirin by GC- or LC-MS. Ribavirin is an antiviral guanosine nucleoside analog.1,2Upon entry into cells, ribavirin is metabolized to an active triphosphate form that induces viral RNA chain termination and inhibits viral polymerases. It reduces replication in a panel of seven RNA and four DNA viruses in Vero cells (EC50s = 2-95 μg/ml).3Ribavirin also reduces replication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Vero cells (EC50= 109.5 μM).4Aerosol administration of ribavirin (30 mg/kg) reduces mortality in a mouse model of influenza A infection.5Formulations containing ribavirin have been used in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and viral hemorrhagic fevers.
Storage-20°C
NoteFor research use only
Expiration Date12 months from date of receipt.