ATP-Binding Cassette Sub-Family B Member 5 - CISMeF
ATP-Binding Cassette Sub-Family B Member 5NCIt concept
Preferred Label : ATP-Binding Cassette Sub-Family B Member 5;
NCIt synonyms : P-Glycoprotein ABCB5; ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family B, Member 5; ABCB5 P-gp; ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family B Member 5;
NCIt definition : ATP-binding cassette sub-family B member 5 (812 aa, 90 kDa) is encoded by the human
ABCB5 gene. This protein plays a role in small molecule membrane transport and drug
resistance in some melanomas.;
NCIt note : An antibody direct against this protein was able to inhibit melanoma formation in
a mouse model. (Nature 2008; 451, 345-349.);