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Preferred term

Monensin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An antiprotozoal agent produced by Streptomyces cinnamonensis. It exerts its effect during the development of first-generation trophozoites into first-generation schizonts within the intestinal epithelial cells. It does not interfere with hosts' development of acquired immunity to the majority of coccidial species. Monensin is a sodium and proton selective ionophore and is widely used as such in biochemical studies.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 17090-79-8 (Monensin)
  • 1GS872GAFV
  • 22373-78-0 (mono-Na salt)
  • 906O0YJ6ZP

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  • French

  • 17090-79-8 (Monensin)
  • 1GS872GAFV
  • 22373-78-0 (mono-Na salt)
  • 906O0YJ6ZP

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TSVNVCC9-6

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