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Does BrdU (Bromodeoxyuridine) trigger cell death?
Posted September 9, 2021

Answer

Yes, BrdU (Bromodeoxyuridine) triggers cell death. BrdU is a cytotoxic, teratogenic, and mutagenic substance. It triggers several adverse effects on the cell including altering the stability of DNA, the formation of teratomas, lengthening of the cell cycle, and cell death. In addition, cells that incorporate BrdU have mitogenic, transcriptional, and translational effects on cells.