Uncoupling Protein 3

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.530.937.598.875 - D12.776.543.585.475.688.875 - D12.776.543.585.937.696.875 - D12.776.575.750.688.875

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