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RNA tissue category: Tissue enhanced (seminal vesicle, small intestine)
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
ABCG2 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
ABCP, BCRP, CD338, EST157481, MXR
Description
ATP-binding cassette, sub-family G (WHITE), member 2 (Junior blood group) (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
The membrane-associated protein encoded by this gene is included in the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport various molecules across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). This protein is a member of the White subfamily. Alternatively referred to as a breast cancer resistance protein, this protein functions as a xenobiotic transporter which may play a major role in multi-drug resistance. It likely serves as a cellular defense mechanism in response to mitoxantrone and anthracycline exposure. Significant expression of this protein has been observed in the placenta, which may suggest a potential role for this molecule in placenta tissue. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2012]