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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
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
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

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