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ABCB1 ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1

Gene ID: 5243, updated on 16-Apr-2024
Gene type: protein coding
Also known as: CLCS; MDR1; P-GP; PGY1; ABC20; CD243; GP170; p-170

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. The protein encoded by this gene is an ATP-dependent drug efflux pump for xenobiotic compounds with broad substrate specificity. It is responsible for decreased drug accumulation in multidrug-resistant cells and often mediates the development of resistance to anticancer drugs. This protein also functions as a transporter in the blood-brain barrier. Mutations in this gene are associated with colchicine resistance and Inflammatory bowel disease 13. Alternative splicing and the use of alternative promoters results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2017]

Associated conditions

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DescriptionTests
Colchicine resistance
MedGen: C1861502OMIM: 120080GeneReviews: Not available
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Inflammatory bowel disease 13
MedGen: C2677101OMIM: 612244GeneReviews: Not available
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Genomic context

Location:
7q21.12
Sequence:
Chromosome: 7; NC_000007.14 (87503017..87713295, complement)
Total number of exons:
32

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