Entrez gene ID | | 11194 |
Official gene symbol | | ABCB8 |
Full name | | ATP-binding cassette, sub-family B (MDR/TAP), member 8 |
Aliases | | ,EST328128,M-ABC1,MABC1, |
Gene summary | | The membrane-associated protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport various molecules across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). This protein is a member of the MDR/TAP subfamily. Members of the MDR/TAP subfamily are involved in multidrug resistance as well as antigen presentation. The function of this half-transporter has not yet been determined; however, it may involve the compartmentalization and transport of heme, as well as peptides, from the mitochondria to the nucleus and cytosol. This protein may also play a role in the transport of phospholipids into mitochondrial membranes. [provided by RefSeq] |
Location | | Chromosome: 7 Locus: 7q36 |
Gene position | | 150725510 - 150744869 Map Viewer |
Gene orientation | | plus |
Gene size | | 19360 bp |
Gene sequence |
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OMIM ID | | 605464 |
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