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)
Also Known As:
Streptonivicin; Novobiocin Calcium; Novobiocin Sodium; Novobiocin, Monosodium Salt; Calcium, Novobiocin; Monosodium Salt Novobiocin; Sodium, Novobiocin; Crystallinic Acid; Benzamide, N-(7-((3-O-(aminocarbonyl)-6-deoxy-5-C-methyl-4-O-methyl-beta-L-lyxo-hexopyranosyl)oxy)-4-hydroxy-8-methyl-2-oxo-2H-1-benzopyran-3-yl)-4-hydroxy-3-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)-