Chemical Properties
Crystalline Solid
Uses
A marker compound indicative of DNA damage associated with mutagenesis and carcinogenesis. Can induce differentiation of Friend murine erythroleukemia cells in vitro
Uses
It is a representative metabolite derived by the oxidation of Guanosine (G) and is regarded as a marker of oxidative stress in the cells.
Definition
ChEBI: 8-Hydroxyguanosine is a purine nucleoside.
Safety Profile
Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors of NOx.
