Description
An antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit, preventing binding of aminoacyl tRNA to the A-site and blocking translocation. Used commonly for selection of the bacterial tetr gene whose product, a 399-amino acid membrane-associated protein, functions in active export of the drug from the cell. Broad-based antibiotic agent that blocks protein synthesis by inhibiting binding of aminoacyl tRNA to the A-site of ribosomes. Induces cold shock-response and enhances P450 expression in bacteriaTetracycline is a broad spectrum polyketide antibiotic with clinical uses in treating bacterial infections such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typush fever, tick fevers, Q fever, and Brill-Zinsser disease and to treat upper respiratory infections and acne. It has been used in studies of multidrug resistance and potential side effects including acute pancreatitis. It is recommended for use in cell culture applications at 10 mg/L