Chemical Properties
white crystalline powder
Uses
Xanthosine dihydrate has been used as a test compound in one dimensional liquid chromatography analysis (1D-LC ).
Uses
The deamination product of Guanosine. Potential biomarker for detecting radiation exposure. Used in the amplification of DNA isothermal strand displacement.
Uses
The deamination product of Guanosine. Potential biomarker for detecting radiation exposure. Xanthosine Dihydrate can be used in the amplification of DNA isothermal strand displacement.
General Description
Xanthosine comprises xanthine ring. It is derived from a purine metabolite and is a caffeine biosynthesis intermediate.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Xanthosine plays a key role in purine metabolism. High levels of xanthosine excretion is observed in breast cancer.
Purification Methods
It crystallises from EtOH (anhydrous) or water (as dihydrate). [Howard et al. J Chem Soc 232 1949, Beilstein 31 H 28, 26 III/IV 2428.]
