Role of Uncoupling Proteins in Cancer
Uncoupling proteins (UCPs) are a family of inner mitochondrial membrane proteins whose function is to allow the re-entry of protons to the mitochondrial matrix, by dissipating the proton gradient and, subsequently, decreasing membrane potential and production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Due to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-04-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/2/2/567/ |