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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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