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Erythromycin, Cell Culture Grade
Erythromycin (E-Mycin or erythrocin), CAS # 114-07-8, is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. | CAS: 114-07-8 | C37H67NO13 | 733.94 g/mol
| Catalog Number | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ALFJ62279.09 | 10 g |
Catalog number ALFJ62279.09
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Quantity:
10 g
Specifications
Chemical Name or MaterialErythromycin
TypeErythromycin
Physical FormCrystalline Powder
CAS114-07-8
Recommended StorageAmbient temperatures
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Erythromycin, is used as a macrolide antibiotic protein synthesis inhibitor. It is widely used in cell culture applications. Depending upon the strain of bacteria, erythromycin has been used between 50 and 200 mg/L to control bacterial growth. Erythromycin resistance can be induced in bacteria.
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General Description
- Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that works by binding the 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibiting polypeptide formation
- Erythromycin was isolated from Saccharopolyspora erythraea
Applications
- Erythromycin can be used to disrupt the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Erythromycin has been shown to have motor effects in the gastrointestinal system and can be used for laboratory research on migrating motor complex activity
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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