Streptothricin sulfate (CAS 96736-11-7)

Streptothricin sulfate is a broad spectrum antibacterial compound with antiviral activity, composed of a streptolidine ring bound through carbon 1 of a 4-O-acetyl, N-poly-lysinylated glucosamine molecule. Candida albicans studies indicate that C. albicans is susceptible to Streptothricin sulfate. The compound is a mixture of Streptothricin D and Streptothricin F. Active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and some fungi.In scientific research, Streptothricin sulfate has demonstrated its utility across an array of contexts, notably in protein purification and gene expression analyses. This compound proves instrumental in extracting proteins from cellular lysates, as well as characterizing proteins sourced from cell cultures. Within gene expression inquiries, Streptothricin sulfate emerges as a means to affix fluorescent markers to proteins, thereby enabling the visualization and quantification of gene activity. The compound contributes to investigations into protein structure and function within cell cultures.