UCP2 is overexpressed following ischemic preconditioning, and it may be involved in the mechanism of the cardioprotection induced by IPC.

• IPC可减轻心肌超微结构损伤程度和减少细胞凋亡,IPC可诱导UCP2表达,提示UCP2可能参与了IPC的心肌保护作用。