Target
Mouse ABCA1
Synonyms
ABCA1 | ABC-1 | ABC1 | CERP | HDLDT1 | Tangier disease | ATP-binding cassette 1 | Td | Membrane-bound | TGD
Reactivity
Mouse
(tested or 100% immunogen sequence identity)
Immunogen
ABCA1 transfected HeLa cells.
Specificity
Recognizes murine adenosine triphosphate (ATP) Binding cassette transporter 1 (ABCA1). The ABC transporters are a large family of conserved proteins that transport a wide variety of molecules across cellular membranes. ABCA1 is a member of the ABC-A sub-family, which acts as a lipid translocator. The molecule was originally identified as a scavenger receptor on macrophages and research shows that ABCA1 also plays a major role in cholesterol metabolism. ABCA1 may play an important role in protecting against cardiovascular disease. Mutations in ABCA1 gene have been associated with Tangiers disease, a genetic disorder of lipid metabolism, and familial high density lipoprotein (HDL) deficiency.