Doxycycline Hyclate

Doxycycline Hyclate appears as a crystalline powder, ranging in color from pale yellow to beige, slightly hygroscopic, and odorless. It is soluble in water and alcohol but sparingly soluble in non-polar organic solvents. Chemically classified as a semi-synthetic tetracycline antibiotic, it is derived from oxytetracycline.

Applications:

Pharmaceutical Industry:

• Primarily used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory, skin, and urogenital infections, as well as tick-borne diseases (e.g., Lyme disease).
• A key component in oral formulations (tablets, capsules) and injectable solutions.

Microbiology Research:

• Used to study antibiotic resistance mechanisms.
• Applied in cell culture to inhibit bacterial growth in contaminated environments.

Veterinary Industry:

• Effective for treating infections in animals, particularly in livestock, to control bacterial diseases in poultry, cattle, and swine.

Biotechnology:

• Incorporated into genetic induction systems such as the "Tet-On/Tet-Off" system, where it acts as a regulator of gene expression.