Nigericin
| Definition: |
A polyether antibiotic which affects ion transport and ATPase activity in mitochondria. It is produced by Streptomyces hygroscopicus. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) |
| Also Called: |
Epinigericin,Pandavir |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
28380-24-7 |
| Previously Indexed: |
Antibiotics (1969-1974),Carboxylic Acids (1973-1974) |
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