Valinomycin [valinomycin]

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Definition

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 Browser
CUI
M0022498
CAS
Valinomycin
Previous indexing
Antibiotics (1966-1970)
History note
73(71)
Public note
73

D Chemicals and Drugs
D04.345.566 Peptides, Cyclic 149
D04.345.566.297 Depsipeptides 16
D04.345.566.297.250 Echinomycin 1
D04.345.566.297.500 Valinomycin 8
D12.644 Peptides 1 383
D12.644.641 Peptides, Cyclic 149
D12.644.641.297 Depsipeptides 16
D12.644.641.297.250 Echinomycin 1
D12.644.641.297.500 Valinomycin 8