ABCX antibody, Abc51 antibody, ABCA-SSN antibody, ABCA7 antibody, ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC1), member 7 antibody, ATP binding cassette subfamily A member 7 antibody, ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 7 antibody, Abca7 antibody, ABCA7 antibody, LOC100088822 antibody
Background
ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters are an evolutionarily conserved family that use ATP hydrolysis to catalyze the transport of various molecules across cell membranes. They are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). ABCA7, a member of the ABC1 subfamily, is a full-size ABC transporter consisting of two sets of the multiple membrane-spanning domains plus the Walker motifs for the ATP interaction. ABCA7 shows the highest homology to ABCA1, an essential molecule for cholesterol homeostasis. The high expression levels of ABCA7 in peripheral leukocytes, thymus, spleen and bone marrow suggests a role in the immune system lipid homeostasis.Synonyms: ABCA-SSN, ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 7, Autoantigen SS-N, Macrophage ABC transporter