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NigericinNigericin is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces hygroscopicus. Commercially it is obtained as a byproduct, or contaminant, at the fermentation of Geldanamycin. It is also called Polyetherin A, Azalomycin M, Helixin C, Antibiotic K178, Antibiotic X-464. Additional recommended knowledgeNigericin acts as an H+, K+, Pb++ ionophore. It most commonly is an antiporter of H+ and K+. In the past Nigericin was used as an antibiotic active against gram positive bacteria. It inhibits the Golgi functions. Nigericin exhibits anti-HIV activity. Properties
The properties are copied from a manufacturer's Nigericin product page] External references
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