S-(4-Nitrobenzyl)-6-thioinosine is a nucleoside analog and an inhibitor of the human equilibrative nucleoside transporter (hENT1) (1,2,3). Nucleoside transporter inhibitors are useful compounds to investigate anticancer, antiviral, cardioprotective, and neuroprotective agents.
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at 4°C. Reconstitute with sterile DMSO. Do not freeze. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.