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Hygromycin B, solution
SKU: 02157513-CF
Hygromycin B Solution
Application Notes
Hygromycin has been used to select drug-resistant stable transfectants after transfer of the hygromycin phosphotransferase gene in a variety of cell culture applications. It is used in gene transfer experiments as a selection agent.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Antibacterial and antifungal agent
| SKU | 02157513-CF |
| Alternate Names | Antihelmycin; Hygromix-8 |
| Application Notes | Hygromycin has been used to select drug-resistant stable transfectants after transfer of the hygromycin phosphotransferase gene in a variety of cell culture applications. It is used in gene transfer experiments as a selection agent. |
| Base Catalog Number | 157513 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 6755837 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Antibacterial and antifungal. Mode of action: Inhibition of protein synthesis, it interfere with translocation of the 70S ribosome, by inducing the misreading of the m-RNA template in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. It selectively penetrates cells that have been rendered permeable by virus infection. |
| CAS # | 31282-04-9 |
| EC Number | 250-545-5 |
| Format | Solution |
| Formulation Details | Hygromycin B is provided as a caramel-colored solution in water. Not prepared under sterile conditions. If a sterile solution is desired; working solutions of Hygromycin B in aqueous media can be passed through a 0.2 micron filter before use. Do not autoclave solutions of Hygromycin B. |
| Hazard Statements | H301 + H311-H318-H330-H334 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H37N3O13 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge, respirator filter |
| pKa | 7.1 and 8.8(Lit.) |
| Purity | ≥80% |
| RTECS Number | WK2130000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS05, GHS06, GHS08 |
| Specific Activity | ~450,000 u/mL |
| Sterilization of Solutions | Solutions should be sterilized by means of a 0.2 micron filter. Do not autoclave solutions. |
| Typical Working Concentration | For use as a selective agent, the suggested concentration range is 100- 800 μg/mL |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |