NCIt synonyms : ATP-Binding Cassette, Subfamily A, Member 1 Gene; ABC1; HDLDT1; TGD; CERP; ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family A (ABC1), Member 1 wt Allele; ABC-1; Tangier Disease Gene;
NCIt definition : Human ABCA1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 9q31 and is approximately
147 kb in length. This allele, which encodes ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member
1 protein, is involved in intracellular cholesterol transport. Mutation of the gene
is associated with high density lipoprotein deficiency type 2 (autosomal dominant)
and Tangier disease.;