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MONENSIN [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monensin
1, record 1, English, monensin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An antiprotozoal agent produced by streptomyces cinnamonensis. 2, record 1, English, - monensin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It[Monensin] exerts its effect during the development of first-generation trophozoites into first-generation schizonts within the intestinal epithelial cells. It does not interfere with hosts' development of acquired immunity to the majority of coccidial species. Monensin is a sodium and proton selective ionophore and is widely used as such in biochemical studies. 2, record 1, English, - monensin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antiprotozoal agents: Substances that are destructive to protozoans. 2, record 1, English, - monensin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- monensin
1, record 1, French, monensin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-03-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- monensin
1, record 2, English, monensin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Monensin, an antibiotic that alters the rumen microbial population and therefore the rumen digestion of feed, was recently cleared for use in dairy replacement feed. 2, record 2, English, - monensin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a feed additive. 2, record 2, English, - monensin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- monensin
1, record 2, French, monensin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé en prémélange contenant 100 g de monensin par kg. 2, record 2, French, - monensin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- monensina
1, record 2, Spanish, monensina
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Drugs
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- monensin
1, record 3, English, monensin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments vétérinaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- monensin
1, record 3, French, monensin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ester complexe de l'acide butyrique anticoccidien agissant sur le premier stade du cycle de multiplication (action complexante avec les ions + et inhibiteur de la synthèse de l'A.T.P.) 2, record 3, French, - monensin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos veterinarios
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- monensina
1, record 3, Spanish, monensina
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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