OBO ID: CHEBI:27617 |
Term Name: | monensin A | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | A spiroketal, monensin A is the major component of monensin, a mixture of antibiotic substances produced by Streptomyces cinnamonensis. An antiprotozoal, it is used as the sodium salt as a feed additive for the prevention of coccidiosis in poultry and as a growth promoter in cattle. | ||
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Ontology: | ChEBI ( EBI ) |
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