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Lasalocid
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Definition
: 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.
Pharmacological Action
Coccidiostats
;
Anti-Bacterial Agents
;
Ionophores
Other names
Avatec; Ro 22985; Ro 2 2985; X-
537A; Ro 2-
2985; Lasalocid A
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
*
bisepoxyprelasalocid A
0
Lasalocid/*analogs & derivatives.
Nature. 2012 Mar 15;483(7389):355-8
bromolasalocid
38784-08-6
Lasalocid/*analogs & derivatives
Ionophores.
Pharmacol Res Commun 1981;13(2):175