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TSPO (Translocator Protein), also known as the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor (PBR), is a 18 kDa mitochondrial membrane protein.[1] Among its many functions are regulation of steroidogenesis and apoptosis.[2]
References
↑Papadopoulos V, Baraldi M, Guilarte TR, Knudsen TB, Lacapere JJ, Lindemann P, Norenberg MD, Nutt D, Weizman A, Zhang MR, Gavish M (2006). "Translocator protein (18kDa): new nomenclature for the peripheral-type benzodiazepine receptor based on its structure and molecular function". Trends Pharmacol Sci. 27 (8): 402–9. PMID16822554.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
↑Casellas P, Galiegue S, Basile AS (2002). "Peripheral benzodiazepine receptors and mitochondrial function". Neurochem Int. 40 (6): 475–86. PMID11850104.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
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