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GeneQ15315974· pop 6· linked from 71 articles

Also known as ABC21, GBD1, ICP3, MDR2, MDR2/3, MDR3, PFIC-3, PGY3

The ATP-binding cassette 4 (ABCB4) gene encodes multidrug resistance protein 3. ABCB4 is associated with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 3 and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.

Gene data

ABCB4
Name
ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 4
Type
protein-coding
Position
87,400,393–87,480,435 (−)
Aliases
ABC21, GBD1, ICP3, MDR2, MDR2/3, MDR3, PFIC-3, PGY3
RefSeq RNA
NM_000443.4, NM_001445616.1, NM_001445617.1, NM_001445618.1, NM_001445619.1
RefSeq protein
NP_000434.1, NP_001432545.1, NP_001432546.1, NP_001432547.1, NP_001432548.1

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. This gene encodes a full transporter and member of the p-glycoprotein family of membrane proteins with phosphatidylcholine as its substrate. The function of this protein has not yet been determined; however, it may involve transport of phospholipids from liver hepatocytes into bile. Alternative splicing of this gene results in several products of undetermined function. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008].

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ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 4

Symbol
ABCB4
Biotype
Protein coding
Organism
Homo sapiens
Location
7:87,400,393-87,480,435
Strand
Reverse (−)
Assembly
GRCh38
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Instance of
gene
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HomoloGene ID
136368
found in taxon
Homo sapiens
genomic end
87109751
genomic start
87401696
cytogenetic location
7q21.12
expressed in
spleen
genetic association
gallstone disease
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The ATP-binding cassette 4 (ABCB4) gene encodes multidrug resistance protein 3. ABCB4 is associated with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 3 and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.

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. This gene encodes a full transporter and member of the p-glycoprotein family of membrane proteins with phosphatidylcholine as its substrate (flippase activity). The function of this protein has not yet been determined; however, it may involve transport of phospholipids from liver hepatocytes into bile. Alternative splicing of this gene results in several products of undetermined function.

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