Chemisty and Biological Activity
Chemical Formula
C6H9N3O3
Chemical Name
2-(2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethanol
Chemical Structure
Molecular Weight
171.154 g/mol
Physical State
Solid
Melting Point
160 oC
Water Solubility
<0.1g/100mL
Isoelectric Point
Not Available
Organisms Affected
Bacteria and protozoa
Phase 1 Metabolising Enzyme (1-st Step of Metabolism)
CYP2C9
Primary Drug Target
| Name | Bacterial DNA | | Gene Name | Not Applicable | | Synonyms | Deoxyribonucleic acid | | General Function | Biological information storage and information transfer | | Specific Function | DNA is the molecule of heredity, as it is responsible for the genetic propagation of most inherited traits. It is a polynucleic acid that carries genetic information on cell growth, division, and function. DNA consists of two long strands of nucleotides twisted into a double helix and held together by hydrogen bonds. The sequence of nucleotides determines hereditary characteristics. Each strand serves as the template for subsequent DNA replication and as a template for mRNA production, leading to protein synthesis via ribosomes. | | Pathway | Map03030 DNA replication
Map03020 RNA transcription | | Reaction | DNA + DNA polymerase + nNTP = 2 DNA + nNDP
DNA + RNA polymerase + NTP = mRNA + nNDP |
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