4-Thiouracil is a thionucleobase possessing cytostatic properties. It functions as a biological photoprobe for detecting RNA structures and nucleic acid-nucleic acid contacts. Additionally, it serves as a potent ultraviolet A (UVA) photosensitizer, generating reactive oxygen species (O2). 4-Thiouracil holds 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 UVA photosensitizer, providing a source of reactive oxygen species (O2).
- Promising for research in photocrosslinking, photodamage, and photodynamic therapy.