Monensin

**Definition:** An antiprotozoal agent produced by Streptomyces cinnamonensis. It 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D02.355.291.933.500 - D02.540.576.625.500 - D03.383.312.600 - D04.345.241.654.500 - D04.345.674.625.500