Definition of Uncoupler

1. Noun. Anything that uncouples ¹

2. Noun. (biochemistry) Any substance that inhibits ATP synthesis by breaking its connection with the electron transport system ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Uncoupler

1. coupler [n -S] - See also: coupler

Medical Definition of Uncoupler

1. An agent that can uncouple electron transport from oxidative phosphorylation. Ionophores can do this by discharging the ion gradient across the mitochondrial membrane that is generated by electron transport. In general the term applies to any agent capable of dissociating two linked processes. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Uncoupler

uncouched
uncount noun
uncountability
uncountable
uncountable noun
uncountable nouns
uncountable set
uncountable sets
uncountables
uncountably
uncounted
uncountermandable
uncountermanded
uncouple
uncoupled
uncoupler (current term)
uncouplers
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uncoupling agent
uncoupling agents
uncoupling factors
uncouplings
uncourageous
uncourted
uncourteous
uncourteously
uncourteousness
uncourtliness
uncourtly

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