UCP1

Uncoupling protein 1, regulates thermogenesis.

Key Functions:

• Promotes heat production in brown fat.
• Modulates energy expenditure.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Metabolic System (energy regulation)
• Mitochondrion (expression site)
• Brown Adipose Tissue (expression site)

Gene Record

Approved symbol: UCP1

Approved name: uncoupling protein 1

Locus: 4q31.1

Locus type: gene with protein product

HGNC: HGNC:12517

From the HGNC naming authority.