General description
Chemical structure: aminoglycoside
Application
Used as a selection agent (gentamicin-resistance gene) in molecular biology applications. It inhibits the growth of a wide variety of grampositive and gram-negative microorganisms including strains resistant to tetracycline, chloramphenicol, kanamycin and colistin, particularly strains of Pseudomonas, Proteus, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Mode of Action: Inhibits protein synthesis by binding to L6 protein of 50S ribosomal subunit.
Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, and mycoplasma.
Packaging
1g, 5g, 25g
Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to 1 μg of the USP gentamicin sulfate reference standard
Preparation Note
Freely soluble in water, practically insoluble in alcohol and ether.
Other Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.
- UPC:
- 51281651
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 48760-5G-F
