ABCA5

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, and White). This encoded protein is a member of the ABC1 subfamily. Members of the ABC1 subfamily comprise the only major ABC subfamily found exclusively in multicellular eukaryotes. This gene is clustered among 4 other ABC1 family members on 17q24, but neither the substrate nor the function of this gene is known. Alternative splicing of this gene results in several transcript variants; however, not all variants have been fully described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Description

ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC1), member 5

Protein family

Membrane proteins predicted by MDM

Chromosome

17:q24.3 (67240452 - 67323385)

Ensembl ID

ENSG00000154265  (ver. 69.37)

Orthologs

Mouse Abca5: ENSMUSG00000018800

Human splice variants
Mouse splice variants