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Tunicamycin is a natural antibiotic that is produced by several species of Streptomyces, such as Streptomyces clavuligerus and Streptomyces lysosuperificus. It was first discovered in the 1970s after applying the agar diffusion method on about 4,000 isolated…

Blasticidin S-HCL is a significant compound in molecular biology and biotechnology. Its applications in gene selection and cell culture make it a crucial tool for researchers and scientists. This blog delves into the nature of Blasticidin S-HCL, an important nucleoside antibiotic, its…

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin produced by several species of Aspergillus and Penicillium fungi and is considered the most toxic of all the other ochratoxins. It is a secondary metabolite that contaminates various food and feed products, posing significant health risks to…

Aflatoxins are naturally occurring secondary metabolite poisonous toxins produced by certain molds, particularly Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxin was discovered in England during the early 1960s when a poisonous outbreak led to the death of more…

In the realm of cellular biology, accurate assessment of cell viability is crucial for numerous applications, ranging from basic research to clinical diagnostics. One of the key reagents employed in these assessments is 7-Aminoactinomycin D (7-AAD), an Actinomycin D (AD) analog.…