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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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