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NOVOBIOCIN

\nəvˈə͡ʊbɪˌɒsɪn], \nəvˈə‍ʊbɪˌɒsɪn], \n_ə_v_ˈəʊ_b_ɪ__ˌɒ_s_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of NOVOBIOCIN

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an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used to treat infections by gram-positive bacteria

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an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used to treat infections by gram-positive bacteria

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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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