Novobiocin

Novobiocin

Svensk definition

Ett derivat med antibiotisk verkan från Streptomyces niveus. Dess kemiska struktur liknar den hos kumarin. Novobiocin binder till DNA-gyras och blockerar adenosintrifosfataktivitet.

Engelsk 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)

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Streptonivicin Crystallinic Acid Novobiocin Calcium Calcium, Novobiocin Novobiocin Sodium Sodium, Novobiocin Novobiocin, Monosodium Salt Monosodium Salt Novobiocin