antimycin

noun

Meaning

A potent antibiotic substance produced by certain bacteria that inhibits cellular respiration by blocking the cytochrome c reductase complex.

Examples

The biochemist used antimycin to inhibit mitochondrial respiration in the isolated heart cells.
Because antimycin disrupts the electron transport chain, it is frequently used as a tool in metabolic research.

Synonyms: antibiotic, respiratory inhibitor, toxin, metabolic poison

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antimycin

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˈmaɪsɪn/

Definition

A potent antibiotic substance produced by certain bacteria that inhibits cellular respiration by blocking the cytochrome c reductase complex.

Examples

The biochemist used antimycin to inhibit mitochondrial respiration in the isolated heart cells.
Because antimycin disrupts the electron transport chain, it is frequently used as a tool in metabolic research.
Researchers must handle antimycin with extreme caution due to its high toxicity to aerobic organisms.

Synonyms of antimycin

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