Target：ABCG5

Fields：ABC transporters;Fat digestion and absorption;Bile secretion;Cholesterol metabolism

Gene Name：ABCG5

Protein Name：ATP-binding cassette sub-family G member 5 (Sterolin-1)

Human Gene Id：64240

Human Swiss Prot No：Q9H222

Mouse Swiss Prot No：Q99PE8

Rat Swiss Prot No：Q99PE7

Immunogen：Synthesized peptide derived from human protein . at AA range: 250-330

Specificity：ABCG5 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.

Formulation：Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.

Source：Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG

Dilution：WB 1:500 - 1:2000. ELISA: 1:5000. IF 1:100-300 Not yet tested in other applications.

Purification：The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Concentration：1 mg/ml

Storage Stability：-15°C to -25°C/1 year(Do not lower than -25°C)

Observed Band(KD)：71kD

Background： 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 White subfamily. The protein encoded by this gene functions as a half-transporter to limit intestinal absorption and promote biliary excretion of sterols. It is expressed in a tissue-specific manner in the liver, colon, and intestine. This gene is tandemly arrayed on chromosome 2, in a head-to-head orientation with family member ABCG8. Mutations in this gene may contribute to sterol accumulation and atheroschlerosis, and have been observed in patients with sitosterolemia. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],

Function：disease:Defects in ABCG5 are a cause of sitosterolemia [MIM:210250]; also known as phytosterolemia or shellfish sterolemia. It is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by increased intestinal absorption of all sterols including cholesterol, plant and shellfish sterols, and decreased biliary excretion of dietary sterols into bile. Sitosterolemia patients have hypercholesterolemia, very high levels of plant sterols in the plasma, and frequently develop tendon and tuberous xanthomas, accelerated atherosclerosis and premature coronary artery disease.,function:Transporter that appears to play an indispensable role in the selective transport of the dietary cholesterol in and out of the enterocytes and in the selective sterol excretion by the liver into bile.,similarity:Belongs to the ABC transporter family. ABCG (White) subfamily.,similarity:Contains 1 ABC transmembrane type-2 doma

Subcellular Location：Cell membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Apical cell membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein .

Expression：Strongly expressed in the liver, lower levels in the small intestine and colon.