A8601

Sigma

 

G 418 disulfate salt

Biotechnology Performance Certified

Synonym:Antibiotic G418
CAS Number:108321-42-2
Linear Formula:C20H40N4O10 · 2H2SO4
Molecular Weight:692.71
MDL number:MFCD00058314

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Description

Biochem/physiol ActionsMode of Action: Blocks polypeptide synthesis by inhibiting protein elongation. For use in the selection and maintenance of eukaryotic cells stably transfected with neomycin resistance genes.
Other NotesAminoglycoside antibiotic similar in structure to gentamicin, neomycin and kanamycin.
Legal InformationGeneticin is a registered trademark of Gibco BRL Life Technologies, Inc.

Properties

gradeBiotechnology Performance Certified
total impurities Endotoxin, tested
suitabilitycell culture tested
 plant cell culture tested
storage temp.2-8°C

Safety

Personal Protective EquipmentEyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Safety Statements22-24/25
WGK Germany3

References

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 Canaani, D., and Berg, P., Regulated expression of human interferon β1 gene after transduction in to cultured mouse and rabbit cells. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 79, 5166-5170, (1982)
 Southern, P., and Berg, P., Transformation of mammalian cells to antibiotic resistance with a bacterial gene under control of the SV40 early region promoter. J. Mol. Biol. 1, 327-341, (1982)
 Halaban, R., and Alfano, F., Selective elimination of fibroblasts from cultures of normal human melanocytes. In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. 20, 447-450, (1984)
 Ursic, D., et al., A new antibiotic with known resistance factors, G418, inhibits plant cells. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 101, 1031-1037, (1981)
 Bar-Nun, S., et al., G-418, an elongation inhibitor of 80 S ribosomes. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 741, 123-127, (1983)