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Aurovertins

Medical Definition: Very toxic and complex pyrone derivatives from the fungus Calcarisporium arbuscula. They bind to and inhibit mitochondrial ATPase, thereby uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation. They are used as biochemical tools.
Guide Notes: uncoupling agents; D25-26 qualif
Previously Indexed: Antibiotics (1968-1974)

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