Synonyms: SQ-23377
Compound class:
Natural product
Comment: Ionomycin is a polyether, ionophore antibacterial originally isolated from the fermentation broth of Streptomyces conglobatus [1-2]. It is used in research laboratories to study the effects of increasing intracellular Ca++ concentrations.
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Bioactivity Comments |
Ionomycin, in common with other polyther antibacterials, demonstrates Gram-positive activity in vitro but is not active against Gram-negative bacteria [1]. |