Understanding What is Puromycin Used For: A Versatile Research Tool
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Originally isolated from the bacterium *Streptomyces alboniger*, the aminonucleoside antibiotic puromycin is primarily known for its potent ability to inhibit protein synthesis in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, a discovery that has made it an indispensable tool for molecular and cellular biology research.
