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The Human ATP-Binding Cassette (ABC) Transporter Superfamily
  • Michael Dean,
  • Karobi Moitra,
  • Rando Allikmets
Michael Dean
National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics

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Karobi Moitra
Trinity University
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Rando Allikmets
Columbia University
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Abstract

The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter superfamily comprises membrane proteins that efflux various substrates across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. Mutations in ABC genes cause 21 human disorders or phenotypes with Mendelian inheritance, including cystic fibrosis, adrenoleukodystrophy, retinal degeneration, cholesterol, and bile transport defects. Common polymorphisms and rare variants in ABC genes are associated with several complex phenotypes such as gout, gallstones, and cholesterol levels. Overexpression or amplification of specific drug efflux genes contributes to chemotherapy multidrug resistance. Conservation of the ATP-binding domains of ABC transporters defines the superfamily members, and phylogenetic analysis groups the 48 human ABC transporters into seven distinct subfamilies. While the conservation of ABC genes across most vertebrate species is high, there is also considerable gene duplication, deletion, and evolutionary diversification.
17 Dec 2021Submitted to Human Mutation
17 Dec 2021Submission Checks Completed
17 Dec 2021Assigned to Editor
20 Dec 2021Reviewer(s) Assigned
07 Jan 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
13 Jan 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Major
11 Mar 20221st Revision Received
16 Mar 2022Assigned to Editor
16 Mar 2022Submission Checks Completed
16 Mar 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
31 Mar 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
08 Apr 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
27 May 20222nd Revision Received
27 May 2022Assigned to Editor
27 May 2022Submission Checks Completed
27 May 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
27 May 2022Editorial Decision: Accept
Sep 2022Published in Human Mutation volume 43 issue 9 on pages 1162-1182. 10.1002/humu.24418