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								An antibiotic compound derived from Streptomyces niveus. It has a chemical structure similar to coumarin. Novobiocin binds to DNA gyrase, and blocks adenosine triphosphatase (ATPase) activity.  (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p189) [PubChem]							 
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