Streptomycin Sulfate

Streptomycin Sulfate appears as a white crystalline powder and is odorless. It is slightly soluble in water and dissolves more readily in organic solvents. Streptomycin is an antibiotic from the aminoglycoside family, derived from Streptomyces griseus, primarily used for treating severe bacterial infections. This sulfate form is stable and widely used in scientific research, particularly in studies of antibiotic susceptibility and bacterial resistance mechanisms.

Applications:

1. Treatment of Bacterial Infections:

   • Used to treat serious infections caused by sensitive bacteria, including tuberculosis and plague.
   • Valued in research for studying antibiotic resistance mechanisms, often combined with other antibiotics for synergistic therapy.

2. Antibiotic Resistance Testing:

   • Utilized in diffusion tests on solid media to determine bacterial resistance to antibiotics.
   • Employed in clinical studies to assess bacterial strains' sensitivity and resistance to existing treatments.

3. Applications in Biotechnology and Microbiology:

   • Used in culture media for selecting recombinant strains in genetic engineering projects.
   • Serves as a model in studying the effects of antibiotics on bacterial growth and cell cultures.