| Entrez gene ID | | 19300 |
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| Official gene symbol | | Abcd4 |
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| Full name | | ATP-binding cassette, sub-family D (ALD), member 4 |
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| Aliases | | P69r,P70R,Pxmp1l |
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| 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 ALD subfamily, which is involved in peroxisomal import of fatty acids and/or fatty acyl-CoAs in the organelle. All known peroxisomal ABC transporters are half transporters which require a partner half transporter molecule to form a functional homodimeric or heterodimeric transporter. The function of this peroxisomal membrane protein is unknown. However, it is speculated that the human protein may function as a heterodimer for another peroxisomal ABC transporter and, therefore, may modify the adrenoleukodystrophy phenotype. It may also play a role in the process of peroxisome biogenesis. [provided by RefSeq] |
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| Location | | Chromosome: 12 Locus: 12 D1|12 39.0 cM |
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| Gene position | | 85958416 - 85943481 Map Viewer |
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| Gene orientation | | minus |
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| Gene size | | 14936 bp |
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