Antimycin A

An antibiotic substance produced by Streptomyces species. It inhibits mitochondrial respiration and may deplete cellular levels of ATP. Antimycin A1 has been used as a fungicide, insecticide, and miticide. (From Merck Index, 12th ed)

Year introduced: 1966(1964)

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Tree Number(s): D02.540.576.500.750

MeSH Unique ID: D000968

Registry Number: 642-15-9

Entry Terms:

• Butanoic acid, 2(or 3)-methyl-, 3-((3-(formylamino)-2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)-8-hexyl-2,6-dimethyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl ester
• Antimycin A1

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Antifungal Agents

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Antimycin A