ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters

Overview

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Is a:

Biologically Active Substance
Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

Definition:

A family of membrane transport proteins that require atp hydrolysis for the transport of substrates across membranes. The protein family derives its name from the atp-binding domain found on the protein.

Synonyms:

ABC Transporters
ATP Binding Cassette Transporters
Transporters, ABC
Transporters, ATP-Binding Cassette

Broader Topics:

Membrane Glycoproteins
Membrane Transport Proteins

Narrower Topics:

Multidrug Resistance-Associated Proteins
P-Glycoproteins

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