{"symbol":"ABCA6","synonyms":["EST155051"],"name":"ATP-binding cassette, sub-family A (ABC1), member 6","description":"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 intracellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, and White). This encoded protein is a member of the ABC1 subfamily. Members of the ABC1 subfamily comprise the only major ABC subfamily found exclusively in multicellular eukaryotes. This gene is clustered among 4 other ABC1 family members on 17q24 and may play a role in macrophage lipid homeostasis. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]","ncbiEntrezGeneId":23460,"ncbiEntrezGeneUrl":"http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/gene/23460","proteins":[{"symbol":"ABCA6_HUMAN","href":"/api/1.0/protein/ABCA6_HUMAN"}],"hgncRootFamilies":[{"name":"ATP binding cassette transporters (ABC)","href":"/api/1.0/gene_family/ATP+binding+cassette+transporters+%28ABC%29"}]}