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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) |
Aurovertins Medical Definitions and Terms
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