Biochem/physiol Actions Toxic adenosine analog with antiviral,1 antitrypanosomal,2 and antifungal functions. Mode of action: Inhibits multiple metabolic processes, including RNA processing, nucleic acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and methylation of tRNA through intracellular incorporation into nucleic acids. Tubercidin acts as a plant antifungal,3 inhibits mammalian SAH hydrolase (SAHH),4 and blocks purine biosynthesis in Candida famata.5 |
Biochem/physiol Actions Toxic adenosine analog with antiviral,1 antitrypanosomal,2 and antifungal functions. Mode of action: Inhibits multiple metabolic processes, including RNA processing, nucleic acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and methylation of tRNA through intracellular incorporation into nucleic acids. Tubercidin acts as a plant antifungal,3 inhibits mammalian SAH hydrolase (SAHH),4 and blocks purine biosynthesis in Candida famata.5 |