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Yeast cultures with UCP1 uncoupling activity as a heating device.
New biotechnology - 31 Dec 2009
Delás Joaquina, Notari Meritxell, Forés Jaume, Pechuan Joaquín, Porcar Manuel, Navarro Emilio, Montagud Arnau, Baguena Minerva, Peretó Juli, de Córdoba Pedro Fernández, González-Barroso M Mar, Rial Eduardo, Moya Andrés, Urchueguía Javier
Abstract excerpt
Uncoupling proteins (UCPs) are mitochondrial transporters that facilitate controlled dissipation of the proton gradient and thus regulate energetic efficiency. The heat generating capacity of UCP from brown adipose tissue was investigated in yeasts expressing the protein recombinantly under condi...
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