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Valinomycin
Medical Definition: | A cyclododecadepsipeptide ionophore antibiotic produced by Streptomyces fulvissimus and related to the enniatins. It is composed of 3 moles each of L-valine, D-alpha-hydroxyisovaleric acid, D-valine, and L-lactic acid linked alternately to form a 36-membered ring. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) Valinomycin is a potassium selective ionophore and is commonly used as a tool in biochemical studies. | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 2001-95-8 |
Previously Indexed: | Antibiotics (1966-1970) |
Valinomycin Medical Definitions and Terms
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