Description
General description
Synthetic penicillin derivative for ampicillin-resistant plasmids. Blocks bacterial cell wall formation. Effective against Gram-negative bacteria.
Synthetic penicillin derivative used for gene technology when carbenicillin-resistant plasmids are studied. Typically used at 30-50 µg/ml for selection of carbenicillin-resistant Escherichia coli.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Potency: ≥770 µg/mg
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) for long term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short-term storage. Aqueous stock solutions are stable for 72 h at 4°C or for 4 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Payne, D.J., and Amyes, S.G. 1993. J. Med. Microbiol. 38, 114.
DeSutter, K., et al. 1992. Mol. Microbiol.6, 2201.
Monraie, D., et al. 1992. FEBS Lett.306, 108.
Sakurai, Y., et al. 1991. J. Bacteriol.173, 7038.
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Toxicity: Harmful (C)