D-Cycloserine is an amino acid analog antibiotic effective against a wide variety of bacteria.It is commonly used against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.It is suitable for use as a selection agent in a variety of isolation methods.D-cycloserine inhibits a variety of enzymes, is a partial NMDA receptor agonist, and may improve memory and cognition.
D-cycloserine inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by competitively inhibiting D-alanine, an amino acid required to synthesize peptidoglycan.Resistance to D-cycloserine occurs by D-alanine transport interference.
Product SpecificationsD-Cycloserine
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY GRADE
Formula: C3H6N2O2
MW: 102.09 g/mol
Storage/Handling: Store at -20°C.
PubChem Chemical ID: 6234