2'-Deoxyguanosine is a purine nucleoside with diverse biological activities, known to induce DNA division in mouse thymus cells and act as a potent cell division inhibitor in plant cells. It also demonstrates inhibitory effects on the clonal growth of HL-60 and K562 leukemia cells, with observed IC50 values of 50 and 80 μM, respectively. This compound typically appears as a solid, ranging from white to off-white in color.
- Endogenous metabolite
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause respiratory irritation