G-418 Sulfate

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G-418 is used as a selection antibiotic in cell culture. It blocks polypeptide synthesis. Transformed cells containing the neomycin resistance genes neo can be selected.

 Product Code

D911-10G

 Volume

10 g

 Storage

+2 °C to +8 °C

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Description

G-418 is used in the selection and maintenance of eukaryotic cells stably transfected with neomycin resistance genes. G-418 is an aminoglycoside antibiotic related to Gentamicin, and exhibits toxicity towards both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. It is produced by Micromonospora rhodorangea and acts by binding the ribosome, thus inhibiting protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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