Kanamycin sulfate, phytopure™

From Streptomyces kanamycetikus. An aminoglycoside bacteriocidal antibiotic that acts against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Inhibits protein biosynthesis by causing a misreading of the 70s-ribosome. Useful in plant cell culture for selection of the kanamycin-resistance gene. Application Notes Kanamycin Sulfate used in biotechnology applications to inhibit protein synthesis. Active against many strains of Gram-negative bacteria and Gram positive Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermis. Some strains of Mycobacterium are sensitive. Most active in alkaline solution. Kanamycin sulfate can also be used as a selection agent for cells transformed with kanamycin B resistance gene. Usage Statement Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. Key Applications Antibiotics

Typical Working Concentration : 100 mg/L