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Function

Isoform 1

ATP-dependent transporter of the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) family that actively extrudes physiological compounds, and xenobiotics from cells. Mediates ATP-dependent transport of glutathione conjugates such as leukotriene-c4 (LTC4) and N-ethylmaleimide S-glutathione (NEM-GS) (in vitro), and an anionic cyclopentapeptide endothelin antagonist, BQ-123 (PubMed:11880368, PubMed:12414644). May contribute to regulate the transport of organic compounds in testes across the blood-testis-barrier (Probable). Does not appear to actively transport drugs outside the cell. Confers low levels of cellular resistance to etoposide, teniposide, anthracyclines and cisplatin (PubMed:12414644).

Isoform 1

Mediates the release of nucleoside triphosphates, predominantly ATP, into the circulation, where it is rapidly converted into AMP and the mineralization inhibitor inorganic pyrophosphate (PPi) by the ecto-enzyme ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1), therefore playing a role in PPi homeostasis.

Isoform 2

Inhibits TNF-alpha-mediated apoptosis through blocking one or more caspases.

Involvement in disease

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum

PXE

A multisystem disorder characterized by accumulation of mineralized and fragmented elastic fibers in the skin, vascular walls, and Burch membrane in the eye. Clinically, patients exhibit characteristic lesions of the posterior segment of the eye including peau d'orange, angioid streaks, and choroidal neovascularizations, of the skin including soft, ivory colored papules in a reticular pattern that predominantly affect the neck and large flexor surfaces, and of the cardiovascular system with peripheral and coronary arterial occlusive disease as well as gastrointestinal bleedings.

None

The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. Homozygous or compound heterozygous ABCC6 mutations have been found in the overwhelming majority of cases. Individuals carrying heterozygous mutations express limited manifestations of the pseudoxanthoma elasticum phenotype.

Arterial calcification of infancy, generalized, 2

GACI2

A severe autosomal recessive disorder characterized by calcification of the internal elastic lamina of muscular arteries and stenosis due to myointimal proliferation. The disorder is often fatal within the first 6 months of life because of myocardial ischemia resulting in refractory heart failure.

None

The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry.

Post-translational modifications

Glycosylated.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the ABC transporter superfamily. ABCC family. Conjugate transporter (TC 3.A.1.208) subfamily.

Tissue specificity

Expressed in kidney and liver. Very low expression in other tissues. In testis, localized to peritubular myoid cells, Leydig cells, along the basal membrane of Sertoli cells and moderately in the adluminal compartment of the seminiferous tubules (PubMed:35307651).

Cellular localization

  • Basal cell membrane
  • Multi-pass membrane protein
  • Localized to the basal membrane of Sertoli cells.
  • Isoform 1
  • Basolateral cell membrane
  • Multi-pass membrane protein
  • Isoform 2
  • Endoplasmic reticulum membrane
  • Single-pass membrane protein

Alternative names

ARA, MRP6, ABCC6, ATP-binding cassette sub-family C member 6, Anthracycline resistance-associated protein, Multi-specific organic anion transporter E, Multidrug resistance-associated protein 6, MOAT-E

Target type

Proteins

Primary research area

Cardiovascular

Molecular weight

10786Da

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