kanamisin
Kanamycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces kanamyceticus. It is mainly used to treat serious infections caused by susceptible Gram-negative bacteria and some Gram-positive cocci, often in combination with other antibiotics. It is bactericidal and acts by irreversibly binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, causing misreading of mRNA and inhibition of protein synthesis.
In terms of spectrum, kanamycin is active against many Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas species, as well as
Administration is typically by injection, as oral absorption is poor. Topical and ophthalmic forms exist for
In laboratory and research contexts, kanamycin is used as a selectable antibiotic in molecular biology. Plasmids