2-5A - CAS 65954-93-0

2-5A is a 5'-triphosphorylated (2',5') oligoadenylate. It acts as an immune messenger capable of enhancing RNase L immunity. By binding to RNase L and activating its endoribonuclease activity, 2-5A degrades viral mRNA and inhibits protein synthesis. This compound is useful in research on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and cancer.

DNA/RNA Synthesis, RSV

DNA Damage/DNA Repair, Microbiology/Virology, Cell Cycle/Checkpoint

65861

C30H40N15O25P5

1165.59

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-20°C

Ice Packs

Small Compound