MycoZap™ products

Mycoplasma contamination is a major threat to the reliability and success of cell culture work. Lonza’s comprehensive MycoZap™ product line offers targeted, effective solutions for both the elimination and prevention of mycoplasma in a variety of cell types - helping you safeguard your research and maintain the highest quality standards.

Why choose MycoZap™?

• Comprehensive protection: Solutions for both removing existing contamination and preventing new infections.
• Optimized formulations: Minimize toxicity and maximize cell viability, even for sensitive or primary cells.
• Broad-spectrum activity: Effective against Mycoplasma, Acholeplasma, Spiroplasma, and Entomoplasma species.
• Trusted by researchers: Proven performance for routine screening, rescue of valuable samples, and ongoing cell culture maintenance.
   

The MycoZap™ product range:

MycoZap™ Mycoplasma Elimination Reagent

• Rapidly eliminates detectable mycoplasma contamination in as few as 4 days.
• Combines antibiotic and antimetabolic agents for reliable results with minimal impact on your cells.
• Ideal for urgent rescue of contaminated cultures.

MycoZap™ PLUS-CL

• Antibiotic formulation for protection of cell lines
• Active against mycoplasma, Gram(-) and Gram(+) bacteria as well as yeast and fungi
• Complete solution replacing Pen/Strep formulation

MycoZap™ PLUS-PR

• Antibiotic formulation optimized for gentle protection of primary cells
• Active against mycoplasma, Gram(-) and Gram(+) bacteria as well as yeast and fungi
• Complete solution replacing Pen/Strep formulation

MycoZap™ Prophylactic

• Efficient mollicute elimination by a combination of antibiotic and antimetabolic agents
• Minimal toxic effects
• Can be used in combination with other antibiotics (e.g., Pen/Strep) to prevent other microbial contaminants