Blasticidin S HCl Solution, 10mg/mL, Sterile

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 by inhibiting peptide bond formation by the ribosome. Blasticidin S is used for the prevention of contamination of cell cultures. The recommended working concentration ranges from 2 to 20 µg/ml depending on the cell line. Blasticidin, also used in gene selection. Resistance to blasticidin is conferred by the blasticidin resistance gene from bacillus cereus (bsr). Bsr codes for blasticidin deaminase.

Molecular Weight: 458.9 g/mol
Molecular Formula: C17H26N8O5 HCl
Storage: -20°C