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

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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)

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