4-Thiouracil is a thionucleobase with cytostatic properties. It can be utilized as biological photoprobes for detecting RNA structures and nucleic acid-nucleic acid contacts. Additionally, it functions as a potent ultraviolet A (UVA) photosensitizer, generating reactive oxygen species (O2). 4-Thiouracil shows promise for research in photocross linking, 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, providing a source of the reactive oxygen species of O2.
- Promising for research of photocross linking, photodamage, as well as photodynamic therapy.