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: 0, Aquaporin-2, Aquaporin CD, Aquaporin-CD, Water Channel Of Collecting Duct, Aquaporin 2, AQP2 Protein
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2006; AQUAPORIN 2 was indexed under AQUAPORINS 1999-2005, & under ION CHANNELS 1995-1998, & under MEMBRANE PROTEINS 1993-1994 ,2006(1993)
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D051399