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Structure and function of the MRP2 (ABCC2) protein and its role in drug disposition.
Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology - 1 Jun 2006
Jedlitschky Gabriele, Hoffmann Ulrich, Kroemer Heyo K
Abstract excerpt
The multi-drug resistance protein 2 (MRP2; ABCC2) is an ATP-binding cassette transporter playing an important role in detoxification and chemoprotection by transporting a wide range of compounds, especially conjugates of lipophilic substances with glutathione, glucuronate and sulfate, which are collectively known as phase II products of biotransformation. In addition, MRP2 can also transport uncharged compounds...
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