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Gibco™ Blasticidin S HCl, powder
Bacterial selective antibiotic in concentration range of 50G–100μg/mL
Brand: Gibco™ R21001
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
Order Info
Shipping conditions: Ambient
Specifications
White, off-white | |
Eukaryotic Cells, Prokaryotic Cells | |
Mammalian Cell Culture, Insect Cell Culture | |
Antibiotic | |
HEPES | |
Gibco™ |
Storage conditions: -5 to -30°C Shipping conditions: room temperature Shelf life: 48 months from date of manufacture |
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50 to 100 μg/mL | |
Powder | |
Sterile | |
Bacterial Selection | |
50 mg |
Safety and Handling
- blasticidin powder
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 4
Hazard Statement
- H300-Fatal if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
Precautionary Statement
- P264-Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P330-Rinse mouth.
- P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : blasticidin S HCl
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