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The use of antibiotics in cell cultures prevents contamination from pathogens that induce morphological or physiological changes in cell cultivation as well as contamination of cell lines. Antibiotics, such as penicillin, puromycin, and ampicillin, are molecules that specifically target and kill cells by inhibiting or regulating cell-wall synthesis, nucleic acid metabolism and protein synthesis, or disrupting membrane structure.

We offer a wide variety of effective antibiotics, antibiotic extraction kits, and antibiotic ready-made solutions in varying concentrations for reliable results in your lab. Our antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antineoplastic agents control and eradicate cell culture contamination to maintain aseptic conditions in your lab. Moreover, certain antibiotics also function as selection agents to establish transfected/genetically modified cells depending on your research needs.

In order to assist you in selecting the right antibiotics for your cell contamination prevention, genetic marker selection and cell biology studies, the Antibiotic Selection Guide provides application information, activity spectrum, and usage data. Derived from our expertise, peer-reviewed literature, and quality control analyses, we support you in determining suitable antibiotic concentrations to avoid toxicity and preserve your stock of irreplaceable cell cultures.

Explore our extensive portfolio of reliable antibiotics to keep your focus on creating breakthroughs.

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