Description: Virginiamycin is a streptogramin. It is a combination of virginiamycin M1 and virginiamycin S1. Virginiamycin is a streptogramin antibiotic similar to pristinamycin and quinupristin/dalfopristin. It is a combination of virginiamycin M1 and virginiamycin S1. (after Drugbank). It is used in bio-fuel industry and as cattle growth promoter.
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Applications: Virginiamycin is used in the fuel ethanol industry to prevent microbial contamination and in livestock to prevent and treat infections. (Drugbank) According to a USDA study, antibiotics can save as much as 30% in feed costs among young swine. (Drugbank)
Composition: Ingredient Reference Virginiamycin M1 Ingredient type Fermentek product ,Ingredient Reference Virginiamycin S1 Ingredient type Fermentek product
Disclaimer: For Research use only, Not for Human or Drug use, Not extracted from humans or animals, Refer to MSDS for further safety and handling instructions
Names and identifiers: Synonyms: Mikamycin (7CI) Streptogramin (6CI) Eskalin 500 Eskalin V Lactrol Lactrol XP Livelong Pyostacin Pyostacine Stafac Stapyocine Virgimycin Virginiamycin Virginiamycin complex
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Source: Streptomyces virginiae
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InChl Key: MVTQIFVKRXBCHS-FHWPYUEJSA-N