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MONENSIN [3 records]

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Record 1 2009-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
17090-79-8
CAS number
DEF

An antiprotozoal agent produced by streptomyces cinnamonensis.

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.

OBS

antiprotozoal agents: Substances that are destructive to protozoans.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
17090-79-8
CAS number

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Feed (Agric.)
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.

OBS

a feed additive.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
OBS

Utilisé en prémélange contenant 100 g de monensin par kg.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
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Record 3 1991-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Veterinary Drugs
DEF

A polyether ionophore related chemically to monensin, used as a growth promotant in cattle.

OBS

Also used as a coddidiostat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments vétérinaires
OBS

anticoccidien

Spanish

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