Gentamicin works as an antimicrobial agent by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit of certain bacteria. It is formulated to contain 50 mg/ml gentamicin in deionized water and is recommended for use in cell culture applications at 1 ml/L. This product is effective against mycoplasma, Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria and is stable at 37ºC for 5 days.