Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

Ceftazidime hydrate is used to study the effect of expression, binding and inhibition of penicillin-binding proteins especially PBP3 on bacterial cell wall mucopeptide synthesis. It is also used in bacterial susceptibility studies and to select mutant colonies of interest.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cephalosporins, such as ceftazidime , disrupt the synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls.

General description

Broad spectrum antibiotic; third generation cephalosporin

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.