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Meropenem Trihydrate (CAS 119478-56-7)

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CAS Number:
119478-56-7
Purity:
≥96%
Molecular Weight:
437.51
Molecular Formula:
C17H25N3O5S•3H2O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Meropenem trihydrate is a highly potent form of meropenem, a synthetic broad-spectrum carbapenem antibiotic, that has been extensively used in microbiological research to study bacterial resistance mechanisms and the efficacy of antibacterial treatments. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, a process for bacterial growth and replication, through binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). This binding leads to the disruption of cell wall structure, resulting in bacterial cell death. Meropenem trihydrate is particularly valued in research due to its stability and ability to act against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This makes it an ideal candidate for use in experimental applications that examine the interactions between antibiotics and bacterial pathogens, helping to elucidate the pathways of resistance and the potential for new antibacterial strategies. Its role in the study of microbial ecology and the development of novel antibacterial agents continues to be a cornerstone in microbiological research, contributing to a deeper understanding of microbial dynamics and resistance patterns.


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Meropenem Trihydrate, 1 g

sc-485799
1 g
$224.00