Ethynylcytidine (ECyD) is a nucleoside analog and a potent inhibitor of RNA synthesis, inhibiting RNA polymerases I, II, and III. It exhibits robust antitumor activity in a wide range of cancer models. Additionally, Ethynylcytidine functions as a click chemistry reagent, as it contains an Alkyne group and can undergo copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAc) with molecules containing Azide groups.
- Potent inhibitor of RNA synthesis
- Inhibits RNA polymerases I, II, and III
- Exhibits robust antitumor activity in various cancer models
- Functions as a click chemistry reagent
- Undergoes copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAc) with azide-containing molecules