What is the underlying molecular mechanism of action for the antibiotic novobiocin?

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What is the underlying molecular mechanism of action for the antibiotic novobiocin?

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Novobiocin is an antibiotic that is obtained from Streptomyces niveus. It is also called cathomycin or albamycin. It belongs to the class of antibiotics called aminocoumarin. This antibiotic works against staphylococcus epidermis. It is used in treating MRSA (multi-resistance staphylococcus aureus) as an effective antistaphylococcus agent.

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