Synonyms: chlorobiocin | RP 18,631
Compound class:
Natural product
Comment: Clorobiocin was originally isolated from the actinomycete Streptomyces roseochromogenes and belongs to the aminocoumarins.
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Bioactivity Comments |
Clorobiocin has similar but slightly more potent antibacterial activity than novobiocin. It is effective against Gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus (MIC of < 0.06 μg/ml) but has limited activity against Gram-negative pathogens (reviewed in [1]). |