Nitrocefin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Nitrocefin is a chromogenic cephalosporin substrate used to detect the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes, an important mediator of bacterial antibiotic resistance. While other detection methods exist, such as PCR, nitrocefin allows for rapid detection using few materials and inexpensive equipment.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Nitrocefin |
| Generic | Nitrocefin |
| Type | |
| Formula | C21H16N4O8S2 |
| Weight | Average: 516.5 Monoisotopic: 516.040955839 |
| Groups | Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
