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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. anti-infective agents
  4. antibiotics
  5. peptide antibiotics
  6. valinomycin
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. animal research
  3. chemical substances
  4. technical chemicals
  5. ionophores
  6. valinomycin

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valinomycin

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10214

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