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Gibco™ Blasticidin S HCl, powder
Description
Blasticidin S is a nucleoside antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces griseochromogenes. It is a potent inhibitor of protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Blasticidin S acts quickly by inhibiting peptide bond formation by the ribosome
- Used for prevention of contamination of cell cultures
- Recommended working concentration ranges from 2 to 2μg/ml depending on the cell line
- Resistance is conferred by expression of either one of two Blasticidin S deaminase genes: BSD (2) or bsr
Cell Culture, Cloning, Drosophila S2 Cell Culture, High Five™ Cell Culture, Insect Cell Culture, Mammalian Cell Culture, Selection, Sf9 & Sf21 Cell Culture, Transfection, Transformation
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Specifications
Specifications
| Color | White, off-white |
| Content And Storage | Storage conditions: -5 to -30°C Shipping conditions: room temperature Shelf life: 48 months from date of manufacture |
| Cell Type | Eukaryotic Cells, Prokaryotic Cells |
| Concentration | 50 to 100 μg/mL |
| Culture Type | Mammalian Cell Culture, Insect Cell Culture |
| Form | Powder |
| Product Type | Antibiotic |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| With Additives | HEPES |
| For Use With (Application) | Bacterial Selection |
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Safety and Handling
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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