Product Description: G-418 (disulfate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of G-418 (disulfate). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. G-418 disulfate (Geneticin sulfate), is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, inhibits protein synthesis in eukaryotes and prokaryotes. G-418 disulfate is commonly used as a selective agent for eukaryotic cells[1].
Formula: C20H44N4O18S2
References: [1]Giordano-Santini R, et al. An antibiotic selection marker for nematode transgenesis. Nat Methods. 2010;7(9):721-723./[2]Volarevic M, et al. A novel G418 conjugate results in targeted selection of genetically protected hepatocytes without bystander toxicity. Bioconjug Chem. 2007;18(6):1965-1971./[3]Kwon KM, et al. Disialyl GD2 ganglioside suppresses ICAM-1-mediated invasiveness in human breast cancer MDA-MB231 cells. Int J Biol Sci. 2017;13(3):265-275. Published 2017 Feb 12./[4]Davies J, et al. A new selective agent for eukaryotic cloning vectors. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 1980;29(5 Suppl):1089-1092.
CAS Number: 108321-42-2
Molecular Weight: 692.71
Research Area: Infection
Target: Antibiotic;Bacterial;Reference Standards