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Gibco™ Blasticidin S HCl (10 mg/mL)
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 1–20μg/mL depending on cell line
- Provided as solution at 10mg/mL in 20 mM HEPES (pH 7.2–7.5)
- Supplied in 10 vials each containing 1mL.
- Resistance is conferred by expression of either one of two Blasticidin S deaminase genes: BSD or bsr
Cell Culture, Cloning, Drosophila S2 Cell Culture, Insect Cell Culture, Mammalian Cell Culture, Selection, Sf9 and Sf21 Cell Culture, Transfection, Transformation
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Shipping Condition: Dry Ice
Specifications
Specifications
| Content And Storage | Storage conditions: -5°C to -20°C (protect from light) Shipping conditions: Dry ice Shelf life: 9 months from date of manufacture |
| Cell Type | Eukaryotic Cells, Prokaryotic Cells |
| Concentration | 10 mg/mL |
| Culture Type | Mammalian Cell Culture, Insect Cell Culture |
| Form | Liquid |
| Product Type | Antibiotic |
| Sterility | Sterile-filtered |
| With Additives | HEPES |
| Product Line | Gibco™ |
| Quantity | 10 x 1 mL |
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Product Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 987029B | Certificate of Analysis | 29/01/2025 | A1113903,A1113902 |
| 965513 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/01/2025 | A1113903,A1113902 |
| 972904 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/01/2025 | A1113903,A1113902 |
| 972914 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/01/2025 | A1113903,A1113902 |
| 972916 | Certificate of Analysis | 29/01/2025 | A1113903,A1113902 |
Safety and Handling
- Blasticidin S HCL
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- P264-Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P330-Rinse mouth.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Blasticidin S HCL
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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