Next to water, protein is the most plentiful substance in your body and is the principal constituent of the protoplasm in every cell of your body. That said, there is not just one kind of protein, but many kinds in the human body, each with a different function. For example, different proteins can: 1  Provide structure, as found in ligaments, fingernails, and hair. 2  Aid in digestion in the form of digestive enzymes. 3  Play a role in immunity in the form of immunoglobulins.
What is kanamycin (Kantrex)? Kanamycin is in a group of drugs called aminoglycosides (a-MEEN-oh-GLY-koe-sides). It fights bacteria in the body. Kanamycin is used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. Kanamycin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What are the possible side effects of kanamycin (Kantrex)? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Kanamycin is used in molecular biology as a selective agent most commonly to isolate bacteria (e.g., E. coli) which have taken up genes (e.g., of plasmids) coupled to a gene coding for kanamycin resistance (primarily Neomycin phosphotransferase II [ NPT II / Neo ]).acteria that have been transformed with a plasmid containing the kanamycin resistance gene are plated on kanamycin (50-100 ug/ml) containing agar plates or are grown in media containing kanamycin (50-100 ug/ml).