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Novobiocin
Medical Definition: | An antibiotic compound derived from Streptomyces niveus. It has a chemical structure similar to coumarin. Novobiocin binds to DNA gyrase, and blocks adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) activity. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p189) | |
Also Called: | Novobiocin Calcium,Novobiocin Sodium | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 303-81-1 |
Novobiocin Medical Definitions and Terms
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