ATP-binding cassette transporter sub-family C member 8 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''ABCC8''
gene
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''ABCC8''
orthologs have been identified in all
mammals for which complete genome data are available.
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport various molecules across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). This protein is a member of the MRP subfamily which is involved in multi-drug resistance. This protein functions as a modulator of ATP-sensitive potassium channels and insulin release. Mutations and deficiencies in this protein have been observed in patients with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia of infancy, an autosomal recessive disorder of unregulated and high insulin secretion. Mutations have also been associated with non-insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus type II
Diabetes, also known as diabetes mellitus, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level ( hyperglycemia) over a prolonged period of time. Symptoms often include frequent urination, increased thirst and increased ap ...
(neonatal diabetes), an autosomal dominant disease of defective insulin secretion. Alternative splicing of this gene has been observed; however, the transcript variants have not been fully described.
See also
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ATP-binding cassette transporter
The ATP-binding cassette transporters (ABC transporters) are a transport system superfamily that is one of the largest and possibly one of the oldest gene families. It is represented in all extant phyla, from prokaryotes to humans. ABC transp ...
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Sulfonylurea receptor
References
External links
GeneReviews/NCBI/NIH/UW entry on Familial Hyperinsulinism GeneReviews/NCBI/NIH/UW entry on Permanent Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus*
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ATP-binding cassette transporters
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