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Monensin

Medical Definition:	An antiprotozoal agent produced by Streptomyces cinnamonensis. It exerts its effect during the development of first-generation trophozoites into first-generation schizonts within the intestinal epithelial cells. It does not interfere with hosts' development of acquired immunity to the majority of coccidial species. Monensin is a sodium and proton selective ionophore and is widely used as such in biochemical studies.
Also Called:	Coban,Monensin Sodium,Rumensin
CAS Type 1 Name:	CAS Number:	17090-79-8
Previously Indexed:	Antibiotics (1972-1974),Furans (1974),Pyrans (1974)

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