ATP-binding cassette super-family G member 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ABCG2 gene.[6][7] ABCG2 has also been designated as CDw338 (cluster of differentiation w338). ABCG2 is a translocation protein used to actively pump drugs and other compounds against their concentration gradient using the bonding and hydrolysis of ATP as the energy source.[1]

ABCG2 with simulated plasma membrane[1]
ABCG2
Identifiers
AliasesABCG2, ATP-binding cassette, sub-family G (WHITE), member 2 (Junior blood group), ABC15, ABCP, BCRP, BCRP1, BMDP, CD338, CDw338, EST157481, GOUT1, MRX, MXR, MXR1, UAQTL1, MXR-1, ATP binding cassette subfamily G member 2 (Junior blood group)
External IDsOMIM: 603756; MGI: 1347061; HomoloGene: 55852; GeneCards: ABCG2; OMA:ABCG2 - orthologs
Orthologs
SpeciesHumanMouse
Entrez
Ensembl
UniProt
RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_011920
NM_001355477
NM_001381925
NM_001381926
NM_001381927

RefSeq (protein)

NP_036050
NP_001342406
NP_001368854
NP_001368855
NP_001368856

Location (UCSC)Chr 4: 88.09 – 88.23 MbChr 6: 58.56 – 58.67 Mb
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Wikidata
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ABCG2 forms into a homodimer to assume its active transport conformation. The dimer weighs approximately 144 kDa. The expression of this transport protein is highly conserved throughout the animal kingdom, pointing to its importance.[8]

Substrate binding with compounds occurs in the large central cavity. ABCG2 can bind to a broad range of compounds but binds strongest to flat, polycyclic chemicals with lots of hydrophobic character.[1]

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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. The active transport of chemicals requires a source of energy to catalyze the conformational changes the protein undergoes. The nucleotide-binding domains (NBDs) found towards the N-terminus allow binding to ATP molecules. The NBD and the transmembrane domain (TMD) are the most conserved region of the transporter in various animal groups, highlighting the importance of these regions for overall protein function.[8] Additionally, many ABC transporters have conserved NBD regions showing the strict conformation needed to bind ATP molecules.[1]

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 the breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), this protein functions as a xenobiotic transporter which may play a role in multi-drug resistance to chemotherapeutic agents including mitoxantrone and camptothecin analogues.[8] Early observations of significant ABCG2-mediated resistance to anthracyclines were subsequently attributed mutations encountered in vitro but not in nature or the clinic. Significant expression of this protein has been observed in the placenta,[9] and it has been shown to have a role in protecting the fetus from xenobiotics in the maternal circulation.[10]

The transporter has been shown to play protective roles in blocking absorption at the apical membrane of the intestine, and at the blood–testis barrier,[10] the blood–brain barrier,[10] and the membranes of hematopoietic progenitor and other stem cells. At the apical membranes of the liver and kidney, it enhances excretion of xenobiotics. In the lactating mammary gland, it has a role on excreting vitamins such as riboflavin and biotin into milk.[10] Xenobiotic toxins compete for the substrate binding domain of ABCG2 potentially causing toxins to concentrate in the breast milk.[8] In the kidney and gastrointestinal tract, it has a role in urate excretion.

The protein also carries the Jr(a) antigen, which defines the Junior blood group system.[11]

Interactive pathway map

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Inhibition

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It is inhibited by some calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine, felodipine and nifedipine.[12] The fungal toxin fumitremorgin C (FTC) inhibits the protein but has neurotoxic side effects. A synthetic tetracyclic analog of FTC called Ko-143 inhibits ABCG2.[13]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Taylor NM, Manolaridis I, Jackson SM, Kowal J, Stahlberg H, Locher KP (June 2017). "Structure of the human multidrug transporter ABCG2". Nature. 546 (7659): 504–509. Bibcode:2017Natur.546..504T. doi:10.1038/nature22345. hdl:20.500.11850/233014. PMID 28554189. S2CID 4461745.
  2. ^ a b c GRCh38: Ensembl release 89: ENSG00000118777Ensembl, May 2017
  3. ^ a b c GRCm38: Ensembl release 89: ENSMUSG00000029802Ensembl, May 2017
  4. ^ "Human PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  5. ^ "Mouse PubMed Reference:". National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  6. ^ Allikmets R, Gerrard B, Hutchinson A, Dean M (October 1996). "Characterization of the human ABC superfamily: isolation and mapping of 21 new genes using the expressed sequence tags database". Human Molecular Genetics. 5 (10): 1649–1655. doi:10.1093/hmg/5.10.1649. PMID 8894702.
  7. ^ Doyle LA, Yang W, Abruzzo LV, Krogmann T, Gao Y, Rishi AK, Ross DD (December 1998). "A multidrug resistance transporter from human MCF-7 breast cancer cells". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 95 (26): 15665–15670. Bibcode:1998PNAS...9515665D. doi:10.1073/pnas.95.26.15665. PMC 28101. PMID 9861027.
  8. ^ a b c d Robey RW, To KK, Polgar O, Dohse M, Fetsch P, Dean M, Bates SE (January 2009). "ABCG2: a perspective". Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews. 61 (1): 3–13. doi:10.1016/j.addr.2008.11.003. PMC 3105088. PMID 19135109.
  9. ^ "Entrez Gene: ABCG2 ATP-binding cassette, sub-family G (WHITE), member 2".
  10. ^ a b c d Vlaming ML, Lagas JS, Schinkel AH (January 2009). "Physiological and pharmacological roles of ABCG2 (BCRP): recent findings in Abcg2 knockout mice". Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews. 61 (1): 14–25. doi:10.1016/j.addr.2008.08.007. PMID 19118589.
  11. ^ Kniffin CL (2013). "OMIM entry # 614490 – BLOOD GROUP, JUNIOR SYSTEM; JR". Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
  12. ^ Ghosh S, Sircar M (October 2008). "Calcium channel blocker overdose: experience with amlodipine". Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine. 12 (4). Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishing: 190–193. doi:10.4103/0972-5229.45080. PMC 2738322. PMID 19742263.
  13. ^ Jackson SM, Manolaridis I, Kowal J, Zechner M, Taylor NM, Bause M, et al. (April 2018). "Structural basis of small-molecule inhibition of human multidrug transporter ABCG2". Nature Structural & Molecular Biology. 25 (4): 333–340. doi:10.1038/s41594-018-0049-1. hdl:20.500.11850/256191. PMID 29610494. S2CID 4617388.

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