TAT peptide corresponds to the polycationic aa49-57 region of TAT protein. TAT peptide is a cell-penetrating peptide (CPP) used to cargo larger molecules through the lipophilic barrier of the cellular membranes to deliver them inside the cells with intact biological activity.

1,1-diethoxypentane is an important organic intermediate.

Peldesine is an effective, competitive, reversible, and orally active inhibitor of purine nucleoside phosphorylase.