| aurovertin | <protein> Inhibitor of the respiratory chain that binds to ATPase. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| aurovertins | <chemical> 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. Pharmacological action: indicators and reagents, uncoupling agents. (12 Dec 1998) |