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PREVALENCE OF THE ABCB1-1Δ GENE IN NONDOMESTIC SPECIES OF THE CANIDAE FAMILY.
Journal of zoo and wildlife medicine : official publication of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians - 1 Jan 2021
Stafford Emma G, Harrison Tara, Kortum Amanda, Mealey Katrina L
Abstract excerpt
The ABCB1 gene is responsible for encoding the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux transporter that prevents accumulation of exogenous substances in the body by utilizing ATP hydrolysis to transport these substances against their concentration gradient. In dogs, homozygous or heterozygous mutations for the previously described ABCB1-1Δ mutation lead to ineffective P-gp efflux transport function and puts the animal at...
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