Uncoupling protein homologs: Emerging views of physiological function

Journal of Nutrition

Volumn 130, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 711-714

  Adams, Sean H ^a  

^a GENENTECH INC   (United States)

Author keywords

Metabolic rate; Oxidative phosphorylation; Proton leak

Indexed keywords

UNCOUPLING PROTEIN 1;

BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE; ENERGY EXPENDITURE; METABOLIC RATE; METABOLIC REGULATION; PROTEIN ANALYSIS; PROTEIN EXPRESSION; PROTON TRANSPORT; RESPIRATORY CHAIN; REVIEW; SEQUENCE HOMOLOGY;

ANIMALIA;

EID: 0034103005     PISSN: 00223166     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jn/130.4.711     Document Type: Review

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