4-Thiouracil is a thionucleobase with cytostatic properties. It can be used as biological photoprobes to detect RNA structures and nucleic acid-nucleic acid contacts. It also acts as a strong ultraviolet A (UVA) photosensitizer, providing a source of the reactive oxygen species of O2. It is promising for research in photocrosslinking, photodamage, and photodynamic therapy.
- Can be used as biological photoprobes to detect RNA structures and nucleic acid-nucleic acid contacts.
- Acts as a strong ultraviolet A (UVA) photosensitizer, providing a source of reactive oxygen species (O2).
- Promising for research in photocrosslinking, photodamage, and photodynamic therapy.