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Uncoupling protein 2 deficiency reduces proliferative capacity of murine pancreatic stellate cells.
Hepatobiliary & pancreatic diseases international : HBPD INT - 1 Dec 2016
Muller Sarah, Klingbeil Sandra Maria, Sandica Andreea, Jaster Robert
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BACKGROUND: Uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) has been suggested to inhibit mitochondrial production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by decreasing the mitochondrial membrane potential. Experimental acute pancreatitis is associated with increased UCP2 expression, whereas UCP2 deficiency retards regeneration of aged mice from acute pancreatitis. Here, we have addressed biological and molecular functions of UCP2 in...
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