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Preferred term

Uncoupling Protein 2  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Entry terms

  • Mitochondrial Uncoupling Protein 2
  • SLC25A8 Protein
  • Solute Carrier Family 25 Member 8
  • UCP2 Protein
  • Uncoupling Protein-2

Scope note

  • A mitochondrial uncoupling protein that is expressed in many tissues and exhibits the greatest expression in SKELETAL MUSCLE. It regulates mitochondrial ATP production and the generation of REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES.

History note

  • 2017 (1997)

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000071246

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