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D S Murinson

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PubMed1979

L-Chlorozotocin.

L-Chlorozotocin (2-[[[2-chloroethyl)nitrosoamino]carbonyl]amino]-2-deoxy-L-glucose) was synthesized in seven steps from L-arabinose for comparison with chlorozotocin, which is the D enantiomorph and an antineoplastic agent with clinical potential. Purification of the intermediate 2-amino-2-deoxy-L-glucose as the Schiff's base formed with 4-methoxybenzaldehyde ensured complete separation from the manno epimer. Comparative screening against leukemia L1210 with concurrent toxicity controls revealed no significant difference between D- and L-chlorozotocin in either activity or toxicity.

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PubMed1979

Competitive binding radioassay for 5-fluorodeoxyuridine 5'-monophosphate in tissues.

A competitive binding radioassay has been developed for 5-fluorodeoxyuridine 5'-monophosphate, based on the tight binding of this potent inhibitor to thymidylate synthetase (EC 2.1.1.45). Unbound ligand may be separated from that bound to enzyme by precipitating the intact inhibitor-enzyme complex with trichloroacetic acid. Scatchard plot analysis using a two-site model for binding yielded apparent dissociation constants of 1.2 x 10(-11) and 1.7 x 10(-10) M from a least-squares computer fit of the data. 5-Fluorodeoxyuridine 5'-monophosphate could be detected in the range of 0.02 to 2.0 pmol with no apparent interference by other substances. Assay of 5-fluorodeoxyuridine 5'-monophosphate levels in L1210 ascites tumor following 5-fluorouracil in vivo revealed peak levels occurring within the first hr with a subsequent disappearance half-life of 3.9 hr. Close agreement was found between the previously described enzyme inhibition assay and the more rapid and sensitive competitive binding method.

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