Aquaporin 2
Synonyms
AQP2 Protein
Aquaporin CD
Aquaporin-2
Aquaporin-CD
Water Channel Of Collecting Duct
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.
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