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Bongkrekic Acid
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Definition
: An antibiotic produced by Pseudomonas cocovenenans. It is an inhibitor of MITOCHONDRIAL ADP, ATP TRANSLOCASES. Specifically, it blocks adenine nucleotide efflux from mitochondria by enhancing membrane binding.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Other names
Flavotoxin A; Bongkrekate