| Definition of 'Novobiocin' |
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1. (noun) novobiocin
an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used to treat infections by Gram-positive bacteria
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| Definition of 'Novobiocin' |
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1. Novobiocin
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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