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Aurovertins

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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.  uncoupling agents; D25-26 qualif   
Pharmacological Action Indicators and Reagents; Uncoupling Agents 		Other names Aurovertin
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
aurovertin H  0   *Aurovertins. J Nat Prod 2008 Feb;71(2):278-80
aurovertin G  0   *Aurovertins. J Nat Prod 2008 Feb;71(2):278-80
aurovertin F  0   *Aurovertins. J Nat Prod 2008 Feb;71(2):278-80
aurovertin E  0   *Aurovertins. J Antibiot (Tokyo) 2005 Jun;58(6):412-5
aurovertin D  65256-31-7   *Aurovertins. Biochemistry 1983;22(14):3492
aurovertin B  55350-03-3   *Aurovertins. Biochem J 1981;200(3):655
citreoviridin  25425-12-1   *Aurovertins Mycotoxins Neurotoxins. Biochem J 170:503;1978; J Chromotography 130:293;1977

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