Uncoupling Protein 3
Synonyms
Mitochondrial Uncoupling Protein 3
SLC25A9 Protein
Solute Carrier Family 25 Member 9
UCP3 Protein
Uncoupling Protein-3
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.