Aquaporin 2
MESHD051399
Aquaporin 2 is a water-specific channel protein that is expressed in KIDNEY COLLECTING DUCTS. The translocation of aquaporin 2 to the apical PLASMA MEMBRANE is regulated by VASOPRESSIN, and MUTATIONS in AQP2 have been implicated in a variety of kidney disorders including DIABETES INSIPIDUS.
Synonyms
- Aquaporin-2
- Aquaporin-CD
- Aquaporin CD
- Water Channel Of Collecting Duct
- AQP2 Protein
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