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ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B

MESHD018435

A subfamily of transmembrane proteins from the superfamily of ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS that are closely related in sequence to ATP BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTER, SUBFAMILY B, MEMBER 1. When overexpressed, they function as ATP-dependent efflux pumps able to extrude lipophilic drugs (especially ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS) from cells, causing multidrug resistance (DRUG RESISTANCE, MULTIPLE). Although ATP BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTER, SUBFAMILY B share functional similarities to ATP-BINDING CASSETTE, SUB-FAMILY C PROTEINS they are two distinct subclasses of ATP-BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTERS, and have little sequence homology.

Synonyms

  • ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Sub-Family B
  • ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Sub Family B
  • ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family B Proteins
  • ATP Binding Cassette, Sub Family B Proteins
  • Multidrug Resistance Proteins
  • P-Glycoproteins
  • P Glycoproteins

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