4-Thiouracil is a thionucleobase with cytostatic properties. It can be utilized as a biological photoprobe to detect RNA structures and nucleic acid-nucleic acid contacts. Additionally, it functions as a strong ultraviolet A (UVA) photosensitizer, serving as a source of reactive oxygen species (O2). 4-Thiouracil shows promise for research in photocrosslinking, photodamage, and photodynamic therapy.
- Thionucleobase with cytostatic properties
- Can be used as biological photoprobes to detect RNA structures and nucleic acid-nucleic acid contacts
- Acts as a strong ultraviolet A (UVA) photosensitizer
- Provides a source of reactive oxygen species of O2
- Promising for research of photocrosslinking, photodamage, and photodynamic therapy