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Dihydrostreptomycin sesquisulfate is a compound utilized in the field of biochemistry and microbiology, particularly in the study of bacterial protein synthesis. It is employed as a tool to probe the function of the bacterial ribosome, as this compound can bind to specific sites on the ribosome and inhibit protein synthesis. This interaction is of significant interest for understanding the mechanisms of protein translation and the effects of antibiotics on bacterial growth. Research involving dihydrostreptomycin sesquisulfate also encompasses the study of bacterial resistance mechanisms, where the compound is used to investigate how bacteria adapt to survive the presence of protein synthesis inhibitors. Additionally, it is used to explore the specificity and binding affinity of antibiotics to ribosomal subunits, contributing to the field of molecular biology by elucidating the interactions at a molecular level. The compound′s role in inducing misreading of mRNA during translation is another aspect that is studied, helping to shed light on the fidelity of protein synthesis.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Dihydrostreptomycin sesquisulfate, 5 g | sc-255099 | 5 g | $42.00 | |||
Dihydrostreptomycin sesquisulfate, 25 g | sc-255099A | 25 g | $101.00 |