Biology:ABCA3

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


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ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ABCA3 gene.[1][2]

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. The full transporter encoded by this gene may be involved in development of resistance to xenobiotics and engulfment during programmed cell death.[2]

Clinical significance

Mutations in ABCA3 are associated to cataract-microcornea syndrome.[3]

It is associated with Surfactant metabolism dysfunction type 3.

See also

References

  1. "Primary structure of a novel ABC transporter with a chromosomal localization on the band encoding the multidrug resistance-associated protein". FEBS Lett 391 (1–2): 61–5. Sep 1996. doi:10.1016/0014-5793(96)00700-4. PMID 8706931. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Entrez Gene: ABCA3 ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC1), member 3". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=gene&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=21. 
  3. Chen, P; Dai, Y; Wu, X; Wang, Y; Sun, S; Xiao, J; Zhang, Q; Guan, L et al. (2014). "Mutations in the ABCA3 gene are associated with cataract-microcornea syndrome". Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 55 (12): 8031–43. doi:10.1167/iovs.14-14098. PMID 25406294. 

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