This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
Ribavirin is a broad-spectrum antiviral nucleoside analog
It inhibits viral genome synthesis
Applications
Ribavirin is an antiviral compound
Its metabolite, ribavirin 5'-phosphate, inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMP), which is involved in GTP biosynthesis
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
Keppeke, G.D.; et al. IMP/GTP balance modulates cytoophidium assembly and IMPDH activity. Cell Div. 2018, 15,13:5.
Li, W.; Shen, F.; Weber, G.; Ribavirin and quercetin synergistically downregulate signal transduction and are cytotoxic in human ovarian carcinoma cells. Oncol Res. 1999, 11(5), 243-7.