ATP-binding cassette family

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ATP-binding cassette transporters are ubiquitous membrane proteins characterized by facilitated movement of a range of substrates, including ions, lipids, peptides, steroids. The functional transporter is probably dimeric, with individual subunits typically made up of two groups of 6TM-spanning domains, with two nucleotide-binding domains (NBD). The majority of eukaryotic ABC transporters are ‘full’ transporters incorporating both TM and NBD entities. Some ABCs, notably the ABCD and ABCG families, appear relatively truncated and are only functional as homo- or heterodimers. Eukaryotic ABC transporters convey substrates from the cytoplasm, either out of the cell or into intracellular organelles. Their role in the efflux of exogenous compounds, notably chemotherapeutic agents, has led to considerable interest.


ABCA subfamily


Unless otherwise stated all data refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).

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ABCB subfamily


Unless otherwise stated all data refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).

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ABCC subfamily


Unless otherwise stated all data refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).

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ABCD subfamily of peroxisomal ABC transporters


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This family of ‘half-transporters’ act as homo- or heterodimers to accumulate fatty acid-CoA esters into peroxisomes for oxidative metabolism [8].


Unless otherwise stated all data refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).

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ABCG subfamily


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This family of ‘half-transporters’ act as homo- or heterodimers; particularly ABCG5 and ABCG8 are thought to be obligate heterodimers. They are associated with cellular export of sterols and phospholipids, as well as exogenous drugs (ABCG2).


Unless otherwise stated all data refer to the human proteins. Gene information is provided for human (Hs), mouse (Mm) and rat (Rn).

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