ATP-binding cassette sub-family B member 5, ABCB 5, ABCB5alpha, ABCB5beta, ATP binding cassette sub family B (MDR/TAP) member 5, ATP binding cassette sub family B member 5, EST422562, P glycoprotein ABCB5, ABCB5_HUMAN.
ABCB5 belongs to the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter superfamily of integral membrane proteins. These proteins participate in ATP-dependent transmembrane transport of structurally diverse molecules ranging from small ions, sugars, and peptides to more complex organic molecules (Chen et al., 2005 [PubMed 15760339]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]