UCP3 (-55C/T) (uncoupling protein 3)

The gene is present in the following complexes:

DNA diagnostics for a predisposition to hypercholesterolemia

The UCP3 protein plays an important role in thermoregulation, the transport of fatty acids and glucose homeostasis maintenance. The UCP3 T allele is associated with high fatty acid utilization, a lower body mass index, lower fat deposition and an increased level of high-density lipoproteins.

DNA diagnostics for a predisposition to metabolic syndrome

The UCP3 protein plays an important role in thermoregulation, the transport of fatty acids and glucose homeostasis maintenance. The UCP3 T allele is associated with high fatty acid utilization, a lower body mass index, lower fat deposition and an increased level of high-density lipoproteins.