Blasticidin S HCl Solution (10 mg/mL in 20mM HEPES) contains 10 mg/mL Blasticidin S HCl in 20mM HEPES. _x000D_ B006 (10 x 1 mL) contains 10 mg Blasticidin S HCl per vial (100 mg total)._x000D_ B007 (20 mL) contains 200 mg Blasticidin S HCl per vial._x000D_ Blasticidin is a peptidyl nucleoside produced by several species of Streptomyces that was first isolated from S. griseochromogenes in 1958. Blasticidin S inhibits protein synthesis and is active against bacteria, fungi, nematodes, and tumor cells. The compound is used as a selection antibiotic for both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, and a marker for strain manipulation. It can also be used in genome editing using the CRISPR/Cas9 system._x000D_ This product is considered a dangerous good. Quantities above 1 g may be subject to additional shipping fees.