| Gene Symbol |
UCP3
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| Entrez Gene |
7352
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| Alt Symbol |
SLC25A9
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| Species |
Human
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| Gene Type |
protein-coding
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| Description |
uncoupling protein 3 (mitochondrial, proton carrier)
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| Other Description |
mitochondrial uncoupling protein 3|solute carrier family 25 member 9
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| Swissprots |
O60475 Q96HL3 P55916
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| Accessions |
AAC18822 AAC51785 AAG02284 EAW74925 EAW74926 EAW74927 P55916 AF001787 AAC51369 AF011449 AAC51767 AK092685 BAG52595 AK290630 BAF83319 AK291889 BAF84578 AK309873 AW295096 BC008392 AAH08392 BU618868 DA876282 U82818 AAC51356 U84763 AAC51367 NM_003356 NP_003347 NM_022803 NP_073714
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| Function |
UCP are mitochondrial transporter proteins that create proton leaks across the inner mitochondrial membrane, thus uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation. As a result, energy is dissipated in the form of heat. May play a role in the modulation of tissue respiratory control. Participates in thermogenesis and energy balance.
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| Subcellular Location |
Mitochondrion inner membrane {ECO:0000250}; Multi-pass membrane protein {ECO:0000250}.
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| Tissue Specificity |
Only in skeletal muscle and heart. Is more expressed in glycolytic than in oxidative skeletal muscles. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:9196039}.
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