Plasmids 101: Antibiotic Resistance Genes
Type
Blog Post
...mis-translation
Bactericidal
50-100 ug/mL
Spectinomycin
aminoglycoside
Binds 30S ribosomal subunit; interrupts...Action*
Working Concentration**
Kanamycin
aminoglycoside
Binds 30S ribosomal subunit; causes mis-translation...
Bactericidal
7.5-50 ug/mL
Streptomycin
aminoglycoside
Inhibits initiation of protein synthesis
...macrolide
Blocks 50S ribosomal subunit; inhibits aminoacyl translocation
Bacteriostatic
50-100 ug/mL in...