CRYSTALLINIC ACID
\kɹˌɪstɐlˈɪnɪk ˈasɪd], \kɹˌɪstɐlˈɪnɪk ˈasɪd], \k_ɹ_ˌɪ_s_t_ɐ_l_ˈɪ_n_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\
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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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