Lasalocid

Cationic ionophore antibiotic obtained from Streptomyces lasaliensis that, among other effects, dissociates the calcium fluxes in muscle fibers. It is used as a coccidiostat, especially in poultry.

Also Known As:

Avatec; Lasalocid A; Ro 2-2985; X-537A; Ro 2 2985; Ro 22985; X 537A; X537A; Benzoic acid, 6- (7- (5- ethyl- 5- (5- ethyltetrahydro- 5- hydroxy- 6- methyl- 2H- pyran- 2- yl)tetrahydro- 3- methyl- 2- furanyl)- 4- hydroxy- 3,5- dimethyl- 6- oxononyl)- 2- hydroxy- 3- methyl- , (2R- (2alpha(2S*(3R*,4S*,5S*,7R*),3S*,5S*),5alpha,6beta))-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Coccidiostats
Ionophores

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Lactones: 1549
  - Polyketides: 231
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Lasalocid: 137
- Ethers: 242
  - Cyclic Ethers: 12
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Lasalocid: 137
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Furans: 85
    - Lasalocid: 137
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 15
  - Polyketides: 231
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Lasalocid: 137
  - Cyclic Ethers: 12
    - Polyether Polyketides: 22
      - Lasalocid: 137

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Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)