General description
Antibiotic effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Often used in culture media to control growth of microorganisms. Inhibits initiation, elongation, and termination of protein synthesis in prokaryotes and induces misreading of the genetic code.
Antibiotic effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Often used in culture media to control the growth of microorganisms. Inhibits initiation, elongation, and termination of protein synthesis in prokaryotes and induces misreading of the genetic code. Suggested working concentration: 25-50 µg/ml.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Primary Target
initiation, elongation, and termination of protein synthesis in prokaryotes and induces misreading of the genetic code
Warning
Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)
Preparation Note
Autoclaved media should be cooled to ≤55°C before adding streptomycin.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, sterilize by filtration through a 0.22 µm pore-size filter, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Lech, K. and Brent, R. 1995. in Current Protocols in Molecular Biology, Vol. 1 (Ausubel, F.M., et al., eds.), John Wiley & Sons, New York Unit 1.4.
Maniatis, T., et al. 1989. In Molecular Cloning, A Laboratory Manual, Second Edition. Cold Spring Harbor, New York, p. A.6.
Modolell, J. and Davis, B.D. 1969. Nature224, 345.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 51281675
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 5711-100GM
