Genomic structure and expression of uncoupling protein 2 genes in rainbow trout (<it>Oncorhynchus mykiss</it>)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) belongs to the superfamily of mitochondrial anion carriers that dissociate the respiratory chain from ATP synthesis. It has been determined that UCP2 plays a role in several physiological processes such as...

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Main Authors: Palti Yniv, Gahr Scott A, Coulibaly Issa, Yao Jianbo, Rexroad Caird E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/7/203