Antibiotic TS 885 is a microbial metabolite that has antifungal and antiviral activities. It is active against several fungi, including S. sake, S. fragilis, R. rubra, T. rubra, and C. albidus and has antiviral activity against poliovirus, vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), and Newcastle disease virus (NDV) in vitro. 9-Methylstreptimidone increases survival in mouse models of infection with influenza A2 (H2N2) or C. albicans when administered prior to infection.

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.