Abca1 - ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC1), member 1 Gene

Also Known as Abc1; ABC-1

Species: Mus musculus

Gene Type: protein coding
Gene ID: 11303

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 intracellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). This protein is a member of the ABC1 subfamily. Members of the ABC1 subfamily comprise the only major ABC subfamily found exclusively in multicellular eukaryotes. In humans, this protein functions as a Cholesterol efflux pump in the cellular lipid removal pathway. Mutations in the human gene have been associated with Tangier's disease and familial high-density lipoprotein deficiency. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Abca1 Products (2)

mRNA Protein Name
NM_013454.3 NP_038482.3 phospholipid-transporting ATPase ABCA1
NM_013454.3 NP_038482.3 phospholipid-transporting ATPase ABCA1
Protein Preferred Names Protein Names

phospholipid-transporting ATPase ABCA1

  • ATP-binding cassette 1

  • ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 1

  • ATP-binding cassette transporter 1

Orthologs Information

Species Symbol Source ID
Homo sapiens Abca1 NCBI NCBI:19