Puromycin

A cinnamamido ADENOSINE found in STREPTOMYCES alboniger. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding to RNA. It is an antineoplastic and antitrypanosomal agent and is used in research as an inhibitor of protein synthesis.

Also Known As:

CL-13900; P-638; Puromycin Dihydrochloride; Puromycin Hydrochloride; Stylomycin; CL 13900; CL13900; P 638; P638; Adenosine, 3'- ((2- amino- 3- (4- methoxyphenyl)- 1- oxopropyl)amino)- 3'- deoxy- N,N- dimethyl- , (S)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
Trypanocidal Agents

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Carboxylic Acids: 973
  - Carbocyclic Acids
    - Cinnamates: 48
      - Puromycin: 486
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Purines: 651
      - Purine Nucleosides: 360
        Adenosine: 12431
        Puromycin: 486
Carbohydrates: 22023
- Glycosides: 2119
  - Aminoglycosides: 5131
    - Puromycin: 486
Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides: 1
- Nucleosides: 6847
  - Purine Nucleosides: 360
    - Adenosine: 12431
      - Puromycin: 486

N-acetylphenylalanylpuromycin

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results