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This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• Cephalexin hydrate is the hydrate of the cephalosporin antibiotic, cephalexin
• Cephalexin is a beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth and division
• Cephalexin binds to penicillin-binding protein and inhibits cell wall synthesis
Application
• Cephalexin works best on gram-positive microbes
• Useful for immunology research, particularly on antibiotic allergies and cross-reactivity
Literature References
Salatin S, Lotfipour F, Jelvehgari M. Preparation and characterization of a novel thermosensitive and bioadhesive cephalexin nanohydrogel: a promising platform for topical antibacterial delivery. Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2020 Jun;17(6):881-893. doi: 10.1080/17425247.2020.1764530. Epub 2020 May 22. PMID: 32441175.
Gwee A, Autmizguine J, Curtis N, Duffull SB. Twice- and Thrice-daily Cephalexin Dosing for Staphylococcus aureus Infections in Children. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2020 Jun;39(6):519-522. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002646. PMID: 32412727.