protein 1,268 words KG: ABCAC4PROTEIN
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ABCAC4PROTEIN Protein

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolABCAC4
AliasesABCAC4PROTEIN
FunctionABCA4 (ATP-binding cassette transporter A4) is a 2,273-amino acid protein belonging to the ABC transporter family, primarily expressed in photoreceptor cells and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)[@a...
Subcellular Localization</b></td><td>Outer segment discs of photoreceptor cells, retinal pigment epithelium</td></tr>
GeneCardsABCAC4
Human Protein AtlasABCAC4
Two transmembrane domains (TMD)12 transmembrane helices spanning the disc membrane
Extracellular loopsForm the substrate entry site for retinoid compounds
Intracellular loopsConnect TMDs and contain regulatory elements
Two nucleotide-binding domains (NBD)ATP-binding cassettes with Walker A/B motifs
ABC signature (C-loop)Contains the conserved LSGGQ motif
H-loop (switch region)Contains the catalytic histidine
N-terminal extracellular domainUnique to the ABCA subfamily
Coupling helixConnects TMD to NBD for conformational transmission
DimerizationThe protein forms a functional homodimer in the membrane
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