Preferred Term:
novobiocin
Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10205
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