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[[Image:BCSMART_11-12_Figure_3.JPG|left|375px|thumb|FIGURE 3: UCP2 Relieving the High Concentration Gradient | |||
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One way the mitochondria can alleviate the proton buildup in the inter membrane space is to transport the protons (H+) back into the matrix. One possible protein involved in this transportation is uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2). | |||
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1.UCP2 brings protons (H+) into the matrix, relieving the high concentration gradient. | |||
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2.The “back up” of electrons and radical production is reduced, minimizing damage to cardiomyocytes. | |||
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