Biochemistry · Bioenergetics

Thermogenin

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Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
Thermogenin (uncoupling protein, UCP1), ATP

Physiological Uncouplers

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
uncouplers of oxidative phosphorylation, thermogenin, thyroxine

Site

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
brown adipose tissue

Significance of Uncoupling

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
maintenance of body temperature, non-shivering thermogenesis

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
newborn, hibernation, protect against obesity

Definition