Blasticidin S Hydrochloride (syn: Blasticidin S HCl) is a peptidyl nucleoside produced by several species of Streptomyces that was first isolated from S. griseochromogenes in 1958. Blasticidin S inhibits protein synthesis and is active against bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and tumor cells. The compound is used as a selection antibiotic for both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, and a marker for strain manipulation. Blasticidin S Hydrochlorde is soluble in water and acetic acid.
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