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Penicillin-Streptomycin

liquid, non-animal origin, suitable for cell culture, BioReagent

Penicillin-Streptomycin

Synonym(s):

Pen-Strep

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UNSPSC Code:
12352207
NACRES:
NA.76
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Product Name

Penicillin-Streptomycin, Solution stabilized, with 10,000 units penicillin and 10 mg streptomycin/mL, 0.1 μm filtered, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture

Quality Segment

sterility

0.1 μm filtered

product line

BioReagent

form

liquid

feature

subscription eligible

concentration

100 ×

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

endotoxin, tested

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria

mode of action

cell wall synthesis | interferes, protein synthesis | interferes

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC1(C)S[C@@H]2[C@H](NC(=O)Cc3ccccc3)C(=O)N2[C@H]1C(O)=O.CNC[C@H]4[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](CCO)O[C@H]4O[C@H]5[C@@H](O[C@@H](C)C5(O)C=O)O[C@H]6[C@H](O)[C@@H](O)[C@H](NC(N)=N)[C@@H](O)[C@@H]6NC(N)=N

InChI

1S/C23H43N7O12.C16H18N2O4S/c1-7-23(38,6-32)18(42-19-8(5-28-2)12(33)13(34)9(40-19)3-4-31)20(39-7)41-17-11(30-22(26)27)14(35)10(29-21(24)25)15(36)16(17)37;1-16(2)12(15(21)22)18-13(20)11(14(18)23-16)17-10(19)8-9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h6-20,28,31,33-38H,3-5H2,1-2H3,(H4,24,25,29)(H4,26,27,30);3-7,11-12,14H,8H2,1-2H3,(H,17,19)(H,21,22)/t7-,8-,9-,10+,11-,12-,13-,14+,15-,16+,17+,18-,19-,20-,23+;11-,12+,14-/m01/s1

InChI key

KMOOCZWLFBSQCW-XFOLRDBHSA-N

General description

Penicillin Streptomycin solution, also known as Pen Strep, is the most commonly used antibiotic solution for the culture of mammalian cells. Penicillin Streptomycin solution is used to maintain sterile conditions during cell culture, and they show few adverse effects on the cultured cells.[1]

Application

Penicillin-Streptomycin is used to supplement cell culture media to control bacterial contamination. It is recommended for use in cell culture applications at 10 mL/L.
Penicillin streptomycin solution has been used as a supplement in different types of media, including RGC (retinal ganglion cells) culture,[2] α-MEM (minimum essential medium) growth medium,[3] Dulbecco′s modified Eagle′s medium (DMEM)/nutrient mixture F-12 Ham,[4] DMEM[5] and DMEM/F-12 + GlutaMax.[6]

Other Notes

20ml,100ml
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.Storage class (TRGS 510): Non Combustible Liquids
This product is formulated to contain 10,000 units penicillin and 10 mg streptomycin/mL solubilized in a proprietary citrate buffer.

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mode of action

cell wall synthesis | interferes, protein synthesis | interferes

mode of action

cell wall synthesis | interferes, protein synthesis | interferes

mode of action

cell wall synthesis | interferes, protein synthesis | interferes

mode of action

cell wall synthesis | interferes, protein synthesis | interferes

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

Quality Level

300

Quality Level

300

Quality Level

300

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product line

BioReagent

product line

BioReagent

product line

BioReagent

product line

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form

liquid

form

liquid

form

liquid

form

lyophilized (clear, colorless solution after reconstitution)


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Storage Class

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

wgk

WGK 2



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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
P4333-20ML04061838447340
P4333-100ML04061838447333

Questions

1–3 of 3 Questions  
  1. How long can you store Pen/Strep: cat No.P4333 at 4C?

    1 answer
    1. Upon thawing, this solution may be aliquoted and refrozen one time for long term storage, up to the lot specific expiration date. The thawed solution is stable for up to 1 week if stored refrigerated and up to 3 days in a culture medium at 37°C.

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  2. Is it possible to thaw it before use by taking it out of the -20°C storage? If so, what is the recommended method for thawing?

    1 answer
    1. It is best to aliquot it, keep the stock at -20°C, and take out the needed amount, leaving it in the fridge (4°C) overnight for use the next day. Warming it before use in a warm water bath is not recommended.

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  3. Do you label any products as GMP compliant?

    1 answer
    1. Product P4333 is not GMP. The penicillin-streptomycin products currently offered are supplied for research and development applications.

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  1. Boston, MA
    • Reviews 3
    • Votes 12
    5 out of 5 stars.

    Great product

    Reliable cell culture product that gets frequent use

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  2. 1 Ratings-only review