Aminoglycoside antibiotic, inhibitor of protein biosynthesis. It is active against gram negative and gram positive bacteria. Main component is Kanamycin A. Suitable for prevention of bacterial contamination in cell culture.

Activity: min. 750 U/mg. Easily soluble in water.
Stock solution: 10 mg/ml in H₂O, working solution: 100 µg/ml

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