Antibiotics

An antibiotic is a type of antimicrobial substance active against bacteria. It is the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting bacterial infections, and antibiotic medications are widely used in the treatment and prevention of such infections. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Gentamicin (10 mg/mL)

Gentamicin sulfate is a water-soluble antibiotic drug originally purified from the fungus Micromonospora purpurea. Gentamicin acts by binding to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome leading to inhibition protein synthesis and death in susceptible bacteria. Gibco™ Gentamicin is effective against a wide variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and is used for the prevention of bacterial contamination on cell cultures. The recommended working concentration ranges from 0.5 to 50 µg/ml. We offer a variety of antibiotics and antimycotics for cell culture applications.

Specifications

Type – Gentamicin
Physical Form – Liquid
Sterile Filtered – Yes
Concentration – 10 mg⁄ml, 10 mg⁄mL
Quantity – 20 x 100 mL Validated Application Prevention of Cell Culture Contamination
Green Features – Sustainable packaging

Contents & Storage

Storage conditions: 15-30°C
Shipping conditions: Ambient
Shelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture

Gentamicin (50 mg/mL)

Gentamicin (gentamicin sulfate) is a water-soluble antibiotic drug originally purified from the fungus Micromonospora purpurea. Gentamicin acts by binding to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, leading to inhibition of protein synthesis and promotion of cell death in susceptible bacteria.

Specifications

Type – Gentamicin
Physical Form – Liquid
Concentration – 50 mg⁄mL
Quantity – 20 x 100 mL
Validated Application – Prevention of Cell Culture Contamination
Green Features – Sustainable packaging

Kanamycin Sulphate (100X)

Kanamycin Sulfate is a water-soluble antibiotic originally purified from the bacterium Streptomyces kanamyceticus. Kanamycin acts by binding to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome and inhibiting protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria. Gibco™ Kanamycin is effective against a wide variety of gram-negative and some gram-positive bacteria, and is used for the prevention of bacterial contamination of cell cultures. This product is provided as a 10 mg/ml stock solution. The recommended working concentration for cell culture is 100 µg/ml. We offer a variety of antibiotics and antimycotics for cell culture applications.

Specifications

Type – Kanamycin
Physical Form – Liquid
Sterile Filtered – Yes
Concentration – 100X
Quantity – 20×100 mL
Validated Application – Bacterial Selection
Green Features – Sustainable packaging

Contents & Storage

Storage conditions: -5 to -20°C
Shipping conditions: Frozen
Shelf life: 12 months from date of manufacture