MGP Database

MGP000123

Record overview

MGPD ID	MGP000123
Gene ID	225
Species	Homo sapiens (Human)
Gene Name	ATP-binding cassette, sub-family D (ALD), member 2
Gene Symbol	ABCD2
Synonyms	ALDR; ABC39; ALDL1; ALDRP; hALDR;
Alternate names	ATP-binding cassette sub-family D member 2; adrenoleukodystrophy-like 1; adrenoleukodystrophy-related protein;
Chromosome	12
Map Location	12q12
Summary	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 ALD subfamily, which is involved in peroxisomal import of fatty acids and/or fatty acyl-CoAs in the organelle. All known peroxisomal ABC transporters are half transporters which require a partner half transporter molecule to form a functional homodimeric or heterodimeric transporter. The function of this peroxisomal membrane protein is unknown; however this protein is speculated to function as a dimerization partner of ABCD1 and/or other peroxisomal ABC transporters. Mutations in this gene have been observed in patients with adrenoleukodystrophy, a severe demyelinating disease. This gene has been identified as a candidate for a modifier gene, accounting for the extreme variation among adrenoleukodystrophy phenotypes. This gene is also a candidate for a complement group of Zellweger syndrome, a genetically heterogeneous disorder of peroxisomal biogenesis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Orthologs	View orthologs and multiple alignments for ABCD2

Proteins

ATP-binding cassette sub-family D member 2

Refseq ID:	NP_005155
Protein GI:	9945308
UniProt ID:	Q9UBJ2
mRNA ID:	NM_005164
Length:	740
RefSeq Status:

MTHMLNAAADRVKWTRSSAAKRAACLVAAAYALKTLYPIIGKRLKQSGHGKKKAAAYPAAENTEILHCTETICEKPSPGVNADFFKQLLELRKILFPKLV
TTETGWLCLHSVALISRTFLSIYVAGLDGKIVKSIVEKKPRTFIIKLIKWLMIAIPATFVNSAIRYLECKLALAFRTRLVDHAYETYFTNQTYYKVINMD
GRLANPDQSLTEDIMMFSQSVAHLYSNLTKPILDVMLTSYTLIQTATSRGASPIGPTLLAGLVVYATAKVLKACSPKFGKLVAEEAHRKGYLRYVHSRII
ANVEEIAFYRGHKVEMKQLQKSYKALADQMNLILSKRLWYIMIEQFLMKYVWSSSGLIMVAIPIITATGFADGEDGQKQVMVSERTEAFTTARNLLASGA
DAIERIMSSYKEVTELAGYTARVYNMFWVFDEVKRGIYKRTAVIQESESHSKNGAKVELPLSDTLAIKGKVIDVDHGIICENVPIITPAGEVVASRLNFK
VEEGMHLLITGPNGCGKSSLFRILSGLWPVYEGVLYKPPPQHMFYIPQRPYMSLGSLRDQVIYPDSVDDMHDKGYTDQDLERILHNVHLYHIVQREGGWD
AVMDWKDVLSGGEKQRMGMARMFYHKPKYALLDECTSAVSIDVEGKIFQAAKGAGISLLSITHRPSLWKYHTHLLQFDGEGGWRFEQLDTAIRLTLSEEK
QKLESQLAGIPKMQQRLNELCKILGEDSVLKTIKNEDETS