Nigericin

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Nigericin is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces hygroscopicus. It is also called Polyetherin A, Azalomycin M, Helixin C, Antibiotic K178, Antibiotic X-464.

Nigericin acts as an H+, K+, Pb++ Ionophore. It most commonly is an antiporter of H+ and K+.

In the past Nigericin was used as an antibiotic active against gram positive bacteria. It inhibits the Golgi functions. Nigericin exhibits anti-HIV activity.

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