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Structure of the human multidrug transporter ABCG2.
Nature - 22 Jun 2017
Taylor Nicholas M I, Manolaridis Ioannis, Jackson Scott M, Kowal Julia, Stahlberg Henning, Locher Kaspar P
Abstract excerpt
ABCG2 is a constitutively expressed ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter that protects many tissues against xenobiotic molecules. Its activity affects the pharmacokinetics of commonly used drugs and limits the delivery of therapeutics into tumour cells, thus contributing to multidrug resistance. Here we present the structure of human ABCG2 determined by cryo-electron microscopy, providing the first...
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