The ABCB1 (ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1) gene is mapped to human chromosome 7q21.12. It encodes for P-glycoprotein, which is a membrane bound drug transporter protein, belonging to the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters family. The gene is considered to be highly polymorphic.
MDL Number: MFCD00282355
Storage: -20C
Application: Monoclonal Anti-P-Glycoprotein (MDR) antibody produced in mouse has been used in western blot analysis and Immunohistochemistry.
Biochem Physiol Actions: Overexpression of ABCB1 (ATP binding cassette subfamily B member 1) gene is a major cause for multi-drug resistance, which makes chemotherapy challenging for the treatment of osteosarcoma. P-glycoprotein (P-gp) mediates the energy-dependent efflux of xenobiotic to the outside of plasma membrane from the inside of the cell , thereby affecting the process of absorption, distribution, and excretion of drugs. Cyclosporine, a calcineurin inhibitor serves as a substrate for P-gp.