›› 2008, Vol. 1 ›› Issue (4): 42-45.

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Uncoupling Protein and Polymorphism Regulation the Energy Metabolism

WEN Sheng-ping1, ZHANG Li-chun2, CAO Zhen-hui1, LI Qi-hua1, TIAN Yun-bo3,CHAI Yan1, CHEN Bao-ding1, GE Chang-rong1, JIA Jun-jing1
  

  1. 1. The Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China;2.Honghe Animal Husbandry Institute in Yunnan Province, Mengzi 661100, China;3.College of Life Science, Guangzhou Zhongkai Agricultural and Technology College, Guangzhou 510225, China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2008-04-20 Published:2008-04-20

Abstract:

The uncoupling proteins are now known to be mitochondrial inner membrane proteins. Recently, more than five family members have been identified including UCP1,UCP2,UCP3,UCP4 and UCP5 in the mitochondrial inner membrane of different tissues and organs of species, such as in human, mammals, poultry, fish and even in plants. UCPs regulate the energy metabolism, increase the fatty acids oxidation and the UCPs polymorphism are related to fat metabolism. 

Key words: uncoupling proteins; mitochondria; polymorphism; energy metabolism

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