uncoupler

uncoupler
un·cou·pler 'ən-'kəp-(ə-)lər n an agent that dissociates two integrated series of chemical reactions esp one that prevents the formation of ATP in oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria by dissociating the reactions of phosphorylation from those concerned with electron transport and oxidation

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