MeSH definition : 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.;
MeSH synonym : Mitochondrial Uncoupling Protein 2; SLC25A8 Protein; UCP2 Protein; Uncoupling Protein-2; Solute Carrier Family 25 Member 8;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncoupling protein 2;
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.