About The Medical Condition Novobiocin Calcium

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Novobiocin Calcium

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Novobiocin Calcium Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Novobiocin Calcium?

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)

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