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Spectinomycin sulfate tetrahydrate, an antibiotic compound, finds utility in combating specific bacterial infections. It derives from spectinomycin, an antibiotic naturally produced by Streptomyces spectabilis. Exhibiting efficacy against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, Spectinomycin sulfate tetrahydrate operates by impeding protein synthesis within bacterial cells. It accomplishes this by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, thereby obstructing the attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA to the A site of the ribosome. As a result, the formation of peptide bonds, essential for protein synthesis, is prevented. This distinctive mechanism of action contributes to the compound′s effectiveness in combating bacterial infections.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Spectinomycin sulfate tetrahydrate, 1 g | sc-286778 | 1 g | $66.00 | |||
Spectinomycin sulfate tetrahydrate, 5 g | sc-286778A | 5 g | $107.00 |