NOVOBIOCIN CALCIUM
\nəvˈə͡ʊbɪˌɒsɪn kˈalsi͡əm], \nəvˈəʊbɪˌɒsɪn kˈalsiəm], \n_ə_v_ˈəʊ_b_ɪ__ˌɒ_s_ɪ_n k_ˈa_l_s_iə_m]\
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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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