A polypeptide antibiotic and peptidase inhibitor. An inhibitor of protein disulfide isomerase. Resembles penicillin in causing protoplast formation and inhibition of cell wall synthesis. Blocks the regeneration of carrier phospholipid. Stimulates 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors and increases vascular resistance.
Note: 1 KU = 1000 units.
| Product information | |||
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| Form | Gray-white solid | ||
| Unit definition | One unit is defined as the amount of antibiotic equal to 26 µg of the USP standard. Note: 1 ku = 1000 units. | ||
| Biological activity | Potency ≥40 Bacitracin units/mg solid, as is | ||
| Solubility | EtOH or H2O | ||
| RTECS | CP0175000 | ||
| CAS number | 1405-87-4 | ||
| Merck USA index | 14, 934 | ||
| Store and ship information | |||
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| Storage | +2°C to +8°C | ||
| Ship |
Ambient Temperature Only
Standard Handling |
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| Canadian export regulations | Due to the country and/or U.S. state of origin of the animal material used in this product, this product may not be exported to Canada. | ||
