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Tetranactin is a member of the macrotetrolide complex produced by a range of Streptomyces sp.. Like the other members of the macrotetrolide family, tetranactin is thought to act as a monovalent cation ionophore with high selectivity for ammonium and potassium. Unlike the other macrotetrolides, tetranactin exhibits potent insecticidal activity.

Tetranactin is a monvalent cation ionophore with high selectivity for ammonium and potassium.