A cyclododecadepsipeptide ionophore antibiotic produced by Streptomyces fulvissimus and related to the enniatins. It is composed of 3 moles each of L-valine, D-alpha-hydroxyisovaleric acid, D-valine, and L-lactic acid linked alternately to form a 36-membered ring. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) Valinomycin is a potassium selective ionophore and is commonly used as a tool in biochemical studies.

DUI

D014634 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0022498

CAS

Valinomycin

Předchozí užití

Antibiotics (1966-1970)

Historická pozn.

73(71)

Veřejná pozn.

73