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A9251

Sigma-Aldrich

Adenosine

≥99% (HPLC), powder, neurotransmitter

Synonym(s):

9-β-D-Ribofuranosyladenine, Adenine riboside, Adenine-9-β-D-ribofuranoside

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H13N5O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
267.24
Beilstein:
93029
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
eCl@ss:
32160413
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Adenosine, ≥99%

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

form

powder

mp

234-236 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

Nc1ncnc2n(cnc12)[C@@H]3O[C@H](CO)[C@@H](O)[C@H]3O

InChI

1S/C10H13N5O4/c11-8-5-9(13-2-12-8)15(3-14-5)10-7(18)6(17)4(1-16)19-10/h2-4,6-7,10,16-18H,1H2,(H2,11,12,13)/t4-,6-,7-,10-/m1/s1

InChI key

OIRDTQYFTABQOQ-KQYNXXCUSA-N

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General description

In the extracellular space, ecto-5′-nucleotidase (CD73) dephosphorylates adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to produce adenosine. Adenosine has four receptors namely A1R, A2AR A2BR and A3R. Adenosine plays a key role in the osteogenic differentiation. A1R induces osteoclast differentiation and A2AR induces osteoblast differentiation.

Application

Adenosine has been used:
  • as a supplement in embryonic type culture medium for in vitro osteogenic differentiation
  • for evaluation of its effect on cell survival by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT assay) and cell proliferation by 3H-thymidine incorporation assay in multi drug resistant glioblastoma stem-like cells (GSCs), and as a standard in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
  • as a constituent in collagenase solution for the collagenase digestion of mice fat tissue.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Endogenous neurotransmitter at adenosine receptors. Cardioprotective effects may relate to activation of A1 adenosine receptors. The antiplatelet and anti−inflammatory actions of adenosine appear to be mediated via the A2 adenosine receptor. In contrast, adenosine appears to be a pro-inflammatory mediator in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Features and Benefits

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Feeder-dependent and feeder-independent iPS cell derivation from human and mouse adipose stem cells
Sugii S, et al.
Nature Protocols, 6(3), 346-346 (2011)
Adenosine A3 receptor elicits chemoresistance mediated by multiple resistance-associated protein-1 in human glioblastoma stem-like cells
Torres A, et al.
Oncotarget, 7(41), 67373-67373 (2016)
TGF beta-induced osteogenic potential of human amniotic fluid stem cells via CD73-generated adenosine production
Hau KL, et al.
Scientific Reports, 7(1), 6601-6601 (2017)
Dominik Eichin et al.
PloS one, 10(8), e0134721-e0134721 (2015-08-11)
The ectoenzyme CD73 catalyzes the hydrolysis of AMP, and is one of the most important producers of extracellular adenosine. On regulatory T cells, CD73 is necessary for immunosuppressive functions, and on Th17 cells CD73-generated adenosine exerts anti-inflammatory effects. However, the
S W Jansen et al.
Scientific reports, 5, 11525-11525 (2015-06-20)
Few studies have included subjects with the propensity to reach old age in good health, with the aim to disentangle mechanisms contributing to staying healthier for longer. The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis maintains circulating levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and

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