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Aquaporin 2

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Definition: 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.      Other names Aquaporin CD; Water Channel Of Collecting Duct; Aquaporin-CD; Aquaporin-2; AQP2 Protein
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Aqp2 protein, rat  0   *Aquaporin 2.
Aqp2 protein, mouse  0   *Aquaporin 2.
AQP2 protein, human  0   *Aquaporin 2.

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