Blasticidin
Blasticidin is an antibiotic agent derived from the bacterium Streptomyces griseochromogenes. It is primarily used in molecular biology laboratories for selecting genetically modified cells, particularly in mammalian cell culture systems. The compound functions by inhibiting protein synthesis, leading to the death of sensitive cells.
Blasticidin works by binding to the peptidyl transferase center of the ribosome, disrupting the translation process.
In research applications, blasticidin is often employed in combination with other selection markers to enable dual
Blasticidin is supplied as a powder and is typically dissolved in aqueous solutions for laboratory use. Due
While blasticidin has limited therapeutic applications, it remains an important tool in genetic engineering, molecular cloning,