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Erythromycin is a compound extensively studied in microbiological research due to its interaction with bacterial ribosomes. The focus of research on erythromycin often centers on its role in inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosome, which is a key step in the translation process. This action makes it an important tool for investigating the mechanisms of protein synthesis in prokaryotic organisms. In molecular biology, erythromycin is used to study the effects of ribosomal inhibition on bacterial growth and gene expression. It is also utilized in the exploration of bacterial resistance mechanisms, as the compound can serve as a selective pressure in the laboratory, leading to the emergence of resistance through various genetic alterations. Additionally, erythromycin is employed in the field of synthetic biology for the regulation of gene expression systems, where it can act as an inducer or repressor in genetically engineered constructs.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
| Erythromycin, 5 g | sc-204742 | 5 g | $56.00 | |||
| Erythromycin, 25 g | sc-204742A | 25 g | $240.00 | |||
| Erythromycin, 100 g | sc-204742B | 100 g | $815.00 | |||
| Erythromycin, 1 kg | sc-204742C | 1 kg | $1305.00 |