ABCB10, also known as M-ABC2, is expressed as a 60-kD nonglycosylated mitochondrial membrane protein. This ABCB10 gene is mapped to 1q42.13. The membrane-associated 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. And ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). This protein is a member of the MDR/TAP subfamily. Members of the MDR/TAP subfamily are involved in multidrug resistance. The function of this mitochondrial protein is unknown.
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Add 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml.