The antibiotics penicillin and streptomycin are used to prevent bacterial contamination of cell cultures due to their effective combined action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. This solution contains 10,000 units/mL of penicillin and 10,000 µg/mL of streptomycin.
Application Notes
Penicillin-Streptomycin is used to supplement cell culture media to control bacterial contamination. It is effective against most gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
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
Cell culture applications | Antimicrobial Treatment
SKU | 0916702-CF |
Alternate Names | 100X Pen-Strep |
Application Notes | Penicillin-Streptomycin is used to supplement cell culture media to control bacterial contamination. It is effective against most gram positive and gram negative bacteria. |
Base Catalog Number | 1670246,1670249 |
Concentration | Penicillin Concentration: 10;000 IU/mL; Streptomycin Concentration: 10 mg/mL |
Format | Solution |
Formulation Details | Liquid |
pH | 6.3 - 6.9 (Lit.) |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Sterility | Sterile |
Typical Working Concentration | 50 - 100 U/mL penicillin, 50 – 100 µg ⁄ mL steptomycin |
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. |