Name: Hygromycin B, EvoPure®
Price: 252.00 USD

- Overview
  - Hygromycin B, EvoPure® is a highly pure form of Hygromycin B (>99.0% pure). Hygromycin B is a unique aminoglycoside antibiotic derived from Streptomyces hygroscopicus and is routinely used as a selection agent in transfection experiments.
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    Background
    
    Hygromycin B inhibits protein synthesis by strengthening the interaction of tRNA binding in the ribosomal A-site. Hygromycin B also prevents mRNA and tRNA translocation by an unknown mechanism. These are unique mechanisms for an aminoglycoside antibiotic and they differ from the mode of action of neomycin, gentamicin, and G418.
    Mechanism of Resistance
    Hygromycin B resistance is conferred by the hph gene isolated from Streptomyces hygroscopicus , a 1467 bp fragment which encodes hygromycin B phosphotransferase (HPh). Cell lines successfully transfected with the hph gene produce hygromycin B phosphotransferase and convert hygromycin B to 7”-O-phosphoryl-hygromycin B by phosphorylating the 4-hydroxyl group on the cyclitol ring of hygromycin B. 7”-O-phosphoryl-hygromycin B lacks antibiotic activity and does not interact with prokaryotic or eukaryotic ribosomes.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    31282-04-9
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C20H37N3O13
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    527.52
    
    Appearance
    
    Off-white to tan powder
    
    Solubility
    
    Freely soluble in water
    
    Other Properties
    
    Source: Streptomyces Hygroscopicus
    Water Content (Karl Fischer): ≤15%
    Melting Point: 160-180°C
    Purity Level: ≥99.0%
    
    Storage
    
    2-8°C
    
    * For research use only
- Applications
  - Application Description
    
    Spectrum: Hygromycin B is effective against eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
    
    Microbiology Applications: Hygromycin B can be used as a selection agent to isolate Hygromycin B resistant bacteria and fungi. The following concentration ranges should serve as a guide only and may vary depending on experimental conditions and cells used:
    
    Bacteria (E. coli) - 50 µg/mL - 100 µg/mL
    Fungi - 100 µg/mL - 300 µg/mL
    Yeasts - 50 µg/mL - 200 µg/mL
    
    Plant Biology Applications: Hygromycin B is routinely used as a selection agent for Arabidopsis plants that have been transformed with a hygromycin B resistance gene. A rapid method to screen for Hygromycin B resistant Arabidopsis in less than four days has been developed. After Arabidopsis seeds have been transformed with a resistance plasmid (pBIG-HYG), they are plated on MS medium with Hygromycin B and subjected to a two day stratification at 4°C in the dark. Seeds are then exposed to light for 4-6 hours to stimulate germination and then placed in the dark for another two days. Transformed seeds are selected and identified after a 24 hour period in the light. Resistant transformants are characterized by long hypocotyls (Harrison et al, 2006).
    
    Eukaryotic Cell Culture Applications: Hygromycin B is routinely used as a selective agent in mammalian cell culture to isolate Hygromycin B resistant cells after transfection. Selectable markers for Hygromycin B resistant cells include the hyg or hph resistance genes which express a phosphotransferase that inactivates Hygromycin B by phosphorylation. Effective working concentrations range from 100 – 1000 µg/mL.
    For additional information regarding relevant cell lines, resistance plasmids, and culture media, please visit our cell culture database.