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5-methylcytidine

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5-methylcytidine is a modified nucleoside found in DNA and RNA. It is formed by the methylation of the cytosine base at the 5' position. This modification is catalyzed by DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) in DNA and RNA methyltransferases (RNMTs) in RNA. 5-methylcytidine plays a crucial role in various biological processes, including gene regulation, development, and immunity. In DNA, 5-methylcytidine is a key epigenetic mark that can influence gene expression without altering the underlying DNA sequence. Its presence in CpG dinucleotides is associated with gene silencing, while its absence is often linked to gene activation. 5-methylcytidine in RNA is also implicated in gene regulation and other cellular processes. Its synthesis and function are currently under intense research, as it is believed to be involved in various diseases, including cancer. Research on 5-methylcytidine focuses on understanding its role in gene regulation, disease pathogenesis, and potential therapeutic applications.'

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID92918
CHEMBL ID72086
CHEBI ID20607
SCHEMBL ID41572
MeSH IDM0066660

Synonyms (36)

Synonym
CHEMBL72086
AKOS015841917
4-amino-1-[(2r,3r,4s,5r)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl]-5-methyl-pyrimidin-2-one
5-methylcytidine
2140-61-6
5-methylcytidine, >=99%
CHEBI:20607 ,
M1931
4-amino-1-[(2r,3r,4s,5r)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-methylpyrimidin-2-one
5-methyl-cytidine
A815317
nsc 363933
einecs 218-390-8
unii-tl9pb228dc
tl9pb228dc ,
AKOS015896918
BRD-K65963527-001-01-8
S6138
AM83948
SCHEMBL41572
J-700100
4-amino-1-((2r,3r,4s,5r)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-5-methylpyrimidin-2(1h)-one
4-amino-1-.beta.-d-arabinofuranosyl-5-methylpyrimidin-2(1h)-one
cytarabine impurity i [ep impurity]
cytidine, 5-methyl-
AC-32357
bdbm200216
4-amino-1-[(2r,3r,4s,5r)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-2-yl]-5-methyl-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-2-one
adenosine receptor agonist, 13
HY-113135
CS-0061684
DS-8104
Q238546
DTXSID401016977
C74035
PD018047

Research Excerpts

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" This inverse dose-response relationship mimics the previously reported effect of 5-methyl cytidine on mammary tumour growth in C3H mice."( Inhibition of urethan induced lung tumour growth in strain A mice by 5-methyl cytidine.
Theiss, JC, 1980
)
0.26
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
methylcytidineAny member of the class of cytidines that is cytidine substituted by at least one methyl group.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (3)

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Adenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)Ki8.02000.00000.930610.0000AID1802102
Adenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)Ki8.02000.00001.06099.7920AID1802102
Adenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)Ki8.02000.00020.931610.0000AID1802102
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (96)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
inflammatory responseAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
signal transductionAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
activation of adenylate cyclase activityAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
regulation of heart contractionAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cell population proliferationAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
response to woundingAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
regulation of norepinephrine secretionAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cell migrationAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of NF-kappaB transcription factor activityAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
presynaptic modulation of chemical synaptic transmissionAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
G protein-coupled adenosine receptor signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
synaptic transmission, dopaminergicAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
response to amphetamineAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of DNA-templated transcriptionAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
phagocytosisAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
apoptotic processAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
inflammatory responseAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
cellular defense responseAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
adenylate cyclase-modulating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
adenylate cyclase-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
protein kinase C-activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
cell-cell signalingAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
synaptic transmission, cholinergicAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
central nervous system developmentAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
blood coagulationAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
sensory perceptionAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
locomotory behaviorAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
blood circulationAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cell population proliferationAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
response to xenobiotic stimulusAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
response to inorganic substanceAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of glutamate secretionAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of acetylcholine secretion, neurotransmissionAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of norepinephrine secretionAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
response to purine-containing compoundAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
response to caffeineAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of synaptic transmission, GABAergicAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
synaptic transmission, glutamatergicAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of urine volumeAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
vasodilationAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
eating behaviorAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of vascular permeabilityAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of neuron apoptotic processAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of circadian sleep/wake cycle, sleepAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of alpha-beta T cell activationAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
astrocyte activationAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
neuron projection morphogenesisAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of protein secretionAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of inflammatory responseAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of mitochondrial membrane potentialAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
membrane depolarizationAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
regulation of calcium ion transportAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of synaptic transmission, glutamatergicAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
excitatory postsynaptic potentialAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
inhibitory postsynaptic potentialAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
prepulse inhibitionAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
apoptotic signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
presynaptic modulation of chemical synaptic transmissionAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of long-term synaptic potentiationAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of apoptotic signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
G protein-coupled adenosine receptor signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
temperature homeostasisAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
response to hypoxiaAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
G protein-coupled adenosine receptor signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
regulation of respiratory gaseous exchange by nervous system processAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of acute inflammatory responseAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of leukocyte migrationAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of peptide secretionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of systemic arterial blood pressureAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of systemic arterial blood pressureAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
regulation of glomerular filtrationAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
protein targeting to membraneAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
phagocytosisAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
inflammatory responseAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
signal transductionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
adenylate cyclase-inhibiting G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
cell-cell signalingAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
nervous system developmentAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of cell population proliferationAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
response to inorganic substanceAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of glutamate secretionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
response to purine-containing compoundAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
lipid catabolic processAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of synaptic transmission, GABAergicAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of nucleoside transportAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of neurotrophin productionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of protein dephosphorylationAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
vasodilationAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of circadian sleep/wake cycle, non-REM sleepAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of apoptotic processAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of potassium ion transportAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of MAPK cascadeAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of hormone secretionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
cognitionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
leukocyte migrationAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
detection of temperature stimulus involved in sensory perception of painAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of lipid catabolic processAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of lipid catabolic processAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
regulation of sensory perception of painAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of synaptic transmission, glutamatergicAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
fatty acid homeostasisAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
excitatory postsynaptic potentialAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
long-term synaptic depressionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
mucus secretionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of mucus secretionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
triglyceride homeostasisAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
regulation of cardiac muscle cell contractionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
apoptotic signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
regulation of presynaptic cytosolic calcium ion concentrationAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of long-term synaptic potentiationAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of long-term synaptic depressionAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathwayAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (15)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
G protein-coupled adenosine receptor activityAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
G protein-coupled adenosine receptor activityAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
protein bindingAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
calmodulin bindingAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
lipid bindingAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
enzyme bindingAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
type 5 metabotropic glutamate receptor bindingAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
identical protein bindingAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
protein-containing complex bindingAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
alpha-actinin bindingAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
G protein-coupled receptor bindingAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
purine nucleoside bindingAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
protein bindingAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
heat shock protein bindingAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
G-protein beta/gamma-subunit complex bindingAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
heterotrimeric G-protein bindingAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
protein heterodimerization activityAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
G protein-coupled adenosine receptor activityAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (17)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
plasma membraneAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
presynaptic membraneAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
Schaffer collateral - CA1 synapseAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
dendriteAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
synapseAdenosine receptor A3Homo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
intermediate filamentAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
membraneAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
dendriteAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
axolemmaAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
asymmetric synapseAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
presynaptic membraneAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
neuronal cell bodyAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
postsynaptic membraneAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
presynaptic active zoneAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
glutamatergic synapseAdenosine receptor A2aHomo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
basolateral plasma membraneAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
axolemmaAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
asymmetric synapseAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
presynaptic membraneAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
neuronal cell bodyAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
terminal boutonAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
dendritic spineAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
calyx of HeldAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
postsynaptic membraneAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
presynaptic active zoneAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
synapseAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
dendriteAdenosine receptor A1Homo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (4)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID99187Inhibition of L1210/arac cell proliferation at 200 ug/mL; IA means Inactive1989Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan, Volume: 32, Issue:1
Synthesis and cytostatic and antiviral activities of 1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-5-alkylcytosine (5-alkylcytidine) cyclic 3',5'-monophosphates.
AID99156Inhibition of L1210/0 cell proliferation1989Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jan, Volume: 32, Issue:1
Synthesis and cytostatic and antiviral activities of 1-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-5-alkylcytosine (5-alkylcytidine) cyclic 3',5'-monophosphates.
AID216185Anti-Herpes simplex virus type-1 activity in vero cells using plaque inhibition assay1999Journal of medicinal chemistry, Aug-26, Volume: 42, Issue:17
Virtual combinatorial syntheses and computational screening of new potential anti-herpes compounds.
AID1802102Radioligand Binding Assay from Article 10.1021/acschembio.6b00357: \\Structure-Based Screening of Uncharted Chemical Space for Atypical Adenosine Receptor Agonists\\2016ACS chemical biology, 10-21, Volume: 11, Issue:10
Structure-Based Screening of Uncharted Chemical Space for Atypical Adenosine Receptor Agonists.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (103)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199014 (13.59)18.7374
1990's15 (14.56)18.2507
2000's14 (13.59)29.6817
2010's44 (42.72)24.3611
2020's16 (15.53)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 38.86

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index38.86 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.66 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.94 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index51.85 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (38.86)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials0 (0.00%)5.53%
Reviews9 (8.57%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other96 (91.43%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]