ABCD1

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ABCD1

ABCD1 is a protein that transfers fatty acids into peroxisomes.

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ABCD1
Identifiers
AliasesABCD1, ABC42, ALD, ALDP, AMN, ATP binding cassette subfamily D member 1, Adrenoleukodystrophy protein
External IDsOMIM: 300371; MGI: 1349215; HomoloGene: 55426; GeneCards: ABCD1; OMA:ABCD1 - orthologs
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SpeciesHumanMouse
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RefSeq (mRNA)

NM_000033

NM_007435

RefSeq (protein)

NP_000024

NP_031461

Location (UCSC)Chr X: 153.72 – 153.74 MbChr X: 72.76 – 72.78 Mb
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Function

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. This peroxisomal membrane protein is likely involved in the peroxisomal transport or catabolism of very long chain fatty acids.[5]

Clinical significance

Defects in this gene have been identified as the underlying cause of adrenoleukodystrophy, an X-chromosome recessively inherited demyelinating disorder of the nervous system.[5]

Interactions

ABCD1 has been shown to interact with PEX19.[6][7]

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