Date published: 2025-9-29

1-800-457-3801

SCBT Portrait Logo
Seach Input

Antibiotics

Santa Cruz Biotechnology now offers a broad range of antibiotics for use in various applications. Antibiotics, compounds that inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria, are fundamental in scientific research due to their role in studying bacterial physiology, genetics, and ecology. These compounds are invaluable tools in microbiology for exploring the mechanisms of bacterial resistance, the function of bacterial enzymes, and the impact of bacterial interactions within communities and host organisms. Researchers use antibiotics to investigate the structure and function of bacterial cell walls, membranes, and metabolic pathways, providing insights into bacterial behavior and evolution. In environmental science, antibiotics help monitor and control bacterial populations in natural and engineered ecosystems, such as soil, water, and wastewater treatment systems, contributing to our understanding of microbial ecology and environmental health. They are also crucial in agriculture, where they aid in managing bacterial diseases in plants and livestock, enhancing food safety and agricultural productivity. Additionally, antibiotics are essential in biochemistry and molecular biology for developing assays to detect and quantify bacterial contamination in various samples, ensuring the integrity and safety of research and commercial products. The broad applicability and importance of antibiotics across multiple scientific disciplines underscore their critical role in advancing research, improving environmental management, and supporting agricultural practices. View detailed information on our available antibiotics by clicking on the product name.

Items 51 to 60 of 201 total

Display:

Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Taxol

33069-62-4sc-201439D
sc-201439
sc-201439A
sc-201439E
sc-201439B
sc-201439C
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
250 mg
1 g
$40.00
$73.00
$217.00
$242.00
$724.00
$1196.00
39
(2)

Taxol, a complex diterpenoid, exhibits unique interactions with microtubules, stabilizing their structure and preventing depolymerization. This action disrupts the normal dynamics of the cytoskeleton, leading to cell cycle arrest. Its affinity for β-tubulin enhances its efficacy in altering cellular architecture. Furthermore, Taxol's hydrophobic characteristics facilitate its integration into lipid membranes, influencing cellular uptake and distribution, which can affect its overall biological activity.

Psammaplin A

110659-91-1sc-258049
sc-258049A
1 mg
5 mg
$88.00
$414.00
7
(1)

Psammaplin A is a natural compound that demonstrates remarkable antibacterial properties through its ability to inhibit specific enzymes involved in bacterial cell wall synthesis. Its unique structure allows for strong binding interactions with target proteins, disrupting essential metabolic pathways. Additionally, Psammaplin A exhibits selective toxicity, favoring bacterial over eukaryotic cells, which enhances its effectiveness. Its lipophilic nature aids in membrane penetration, facilitating rapid action against pathogens.

Everolimus

159351-69-6sc-218452
sc-218452A
5 mg
50 mg
$128.00
$638.00
7
(1)

Everolimus is a potent compound that modulates cellular signaling pathways, particularly the mTOR pathway, which plays a crucial role in regulating cell growth and proliferation. Its unique ability to form stable complexes with FKBP-12 enhances its specificity in targeting intracellular processes. This interaction leads to the inhibition of protein synthesis, affecting various cellular functions. Additionally, Everolimus exhibits a high degree of selectivity, allowing it to preferentially influence certain cellular responses while minimizing off-target effects.

Cefadroxil monohydrate

66592-87-8sc-211036
sc-211036A
sc-211036B
10 mg
100 mg
1 g
$102.00
$163.00
$388.00
(1)

Cefadroxil monohydrate is a beta-lactam antibiotic characterized by its ability to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis through binding to penicillin-binding proteins. This interaction disrupts peptidoglycan cross-linking, leading to cell lysis. Its stability in aqueous solutions allows for effective absorption and distribution. The compound's unique structural features enhance its affinity for specific bacterial enzymes, contributing to its efficacy against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria.

Manumycin A

52665-74-4sc-200857
sc-200857A
1 mg
5 mg
$215.00
$622.00
5
(1)

Manumycin A is a natural antibiotic known for its unique mechanism of action, which involves the inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis. It specifically targets the enzyme farnesyltransferase, disrupting the post-translational modification of proteins essential for bacterial growth and survival. This selective interaction alters cellular signaling pathways, leading to apoptosis in susceptible bacteria. Its lipophilic nature enhances membrane permeability, facilitating its uptake into bacterial cells.

Malformin C

59926-78-2sc-280953
sc-280953A
250 µg
1 mg
$117.00
$342.00
(0)

Malformin C exhibits potent antibacterial properties through its unique ability to disrupt bacterial cell wall synthesis. It interacts specifically with key enzymes involved in peptidoglycan biosynthesis, inhibiting their activity and leading to cell lysis. The compound's structural features enhance its binding affinity, allowing for effective competition with natural substrates. Additionally, its stability in various pH environments contributes to its sustained efficacy against a broad spectrum of bacterial strains.

Hypericin

548-04-9sc-3530
sc-3530A
1 mg
5 mg
$65.00
$210.00
11
(1)

Hypericin is a naturally occurring compound that exhibits antibiotic properties through its ability to disrupt microbial cell membranes. It interacts with lipid bilayers, increasing permeability and leading to cell lysis. Hypericin also generates reactive oxygen species upon exposure to light, which can damage bacterial DNA and proteins. This photodynamic activity enhances its efficacy against a range of pathogens, making it a unique player in the field of antimicrobial agents.

Tetracycline-d6

2373374-42-4sc-220216
sc-220216A
500 µg
1 mg
$1065.00
$1885.00
7
(0)

Tetracycline-d6 is a deuterated derivative of tetracycline, characterized by its unique isotopic labeling that enhances its stability and tracking in biological systems. This compound binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis by preventing the attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA. Its distinct kinetic profile allows for prolonged action against bacterial ribosomes, making it a valuable tool for studying microbial resistance mechanisms and ribosomal dynamics.

Tazobactam, Free acid

89786-04-9sc-205854
sc-205854A
sc-205854B
sc-205854C
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
5 g
$61.00
$197.00
$281.00
$612.00
2
(0)

Tazobactam, Free acid, is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that exhibits unique interactions with bacterial enzymes, specifically targeting and inactivating extended-spectrum beta-lactamases. Its structural features allow for effective binding to the active sites of these enzymes, preventing the hydrolysis of beta-lactam antibiotics. This compound demonstrates rapid reaction kinetics, enhancing the efficacy of co-administered antibiotics by preserving their activity against resistant strains.

L-Cycloserine

339-72-0sc-201387A
sc-201387
25 mg
100 mg
$215.00
$300.00
4
(1)

L-Cycloserine is a structural analog of D-alanine, playing a crucial role in inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It interferes with the enzyme racemase, disrupting the conversion of L-alanine to D-alanine, a vital component for peptidoglycan formation. This inhibition leads to weakened cell walls, making bacteria more susceptible to lysis. Its unique mechanism of action highlights its potential in targeting specific bacterial pathways, showcasing distinct kinetic properties in microbial environments.