G418 disulphate
Supplier: EBRO Electronic GmbH
An aminoglycosidic antibiotic toxic to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Available as a powder (5g) or as a liquid (20ml)
- Liquid formulation requires no sterilization
Antibiotic G-418 Sulfate is an aminoglycosidic antibiotic toxic to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. It acts by interfering with protein synthesis and is used as an agent for selection of cultured cells expressing a gene (i.e., aminoglycoside 3' phosphotransferase [APH 3']) that confers resistance to G-418. The liquid form of the product is in distilled water and aseptically filtered. Formula Weight: 692.6 (anhydrous). Form: White powder. Physical/Chemical Properties of Pow