Liquid. Supplied as 50 mg/ml in H2O. Broad-spectrum cell culture antibiotic that is non-toxic to viruses and mammalian cells at anti-bacterial and anti-mycoplasmal concentrations. Its extended stability and the slow development of bacterial resistance allow long-term virus and tissue culture studies. Composed of three closely related compounds: gentamycin C1, C1a, and C2. RTECS LY2625000, CAS 1405-41-0. Merck Index: 14, 4392 Ref.: Montenez, J.P., et al. 1994. Toxicol. Lett. 73, 201. |