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A mitochondrial uncoupling protein that is expressed in heart and skeletal muscle tissues. It functions to regulate tissue respiration, energy balance, and THERMOGENESIS. Mutations in the UCP3 gene are associated with OBESITY.
Entry Term(s)
Mitochondrial Uncoupling Protein 3
SLC25A9 Protein
Solute Carrier Family 25 Member 9
UCP3 Protein
Uncoupling Protein-3
Registry Numbers
0
Public MeSH Note
2017; UNCOUPLING PROTEIN 3 was indexed under ION CHANNELS and MITOCHONDRIAL PROTEINS 2006-2016, and under CARRIER PROTEINS 1997-2006
A mitochondrial uncoupling protein that is expressed in heart and skeletal muscle tissues. It functions to regulate tissue respiration, energy balance, and THERMOGENESIS. Mutations in the UCP3 gene are associated with OBESITY.