Spectinomycin Sulfate

Spectinomycin sulfate is presented as a white crystalline powder, odorless, and soluble in water. This compound is stable at room temperature, with low flammability. It is primarily used as an antibiotic to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, thus preventing bacterial growth.

Applications:

1. Pharmaceutical Industry:

   • Used to treat bacterial infections, particularly urinary tract infections and respiratory diseases.
   • Effective against Gram-negative bacteria, especially Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
   • Employed in veterinary medicine to prevent and treat infections in livestock.

2. Scientific Research:

   • Commonly used in laboratories to study bacterial resistance to antibiotics.
   • Employed in antimicrobial sensitivity testing to analyze the effectiveness of antibiotics against various bacterial strains.

3. Biotechnology:

   • Incorporated into culture media for the selection of genetically modified bacteria.
   • Used as a selection agent in molecular biology experiments involving spectinomycin resistance genes.