Gibco™ Blasticidin S HCl (10 mg/mL)

Selective antibiotic in concentration range of 50G–100μg/mL

Brand:  Gibco™ A1113903

Product Code. 12172530

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

Order Info

Shipping Condition: Dry Ice

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
• Concentration: 10 mg/mL
• Form: Liquid
• Sterility: Sterile-filtered
• Product Line: Gibco™

• Cell Type: Eukaryotic Cells, Prokaryotic Cells
• Culture Type: Mammalian Cell Culture, Insect Cell Culture
• Product Type: Antibiotic
• With Additives: HEPES
• Quantity: 10 x 1 mL

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Blasticidin S HCL

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• 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.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Blasticidin S HCL

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.