VENTURICIDINS
\vˈɛnt͡ʃəɹˌɪsɪdˌɪnz], \vˈɛntʃəɹˌɪsɪdˌɪnz], \v_ˈɛ_n_tʃ_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_d_ˌɪ_n_z]\
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Toxic substances isolated from various strains of Streptomyces. They are 20-membered macrolides that inhibit oxidative phosphorylation and mitochondrial ATPases. Venturicidins A and B are glycosides. Used mainly as tools in the study of mitochondrial function.
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