ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily G, Member 8

**Definition:** ATP-binding cassette transporter, sub-family G protein that functions as a heterodimer with ATP BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTER, SUBFAMILY G, MEMBER 5 in the selective transport of DIETARY CHOLESTEROL and PHYTOSTEROLS into and export out of ENTEROCYTES. It also functions in selective sterol excretion by the liver into bile.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.400.430.890.020.457.875 - D10.532.160 - D12.776.157.530.100.228.875 - D12.776.395.550.020.457.875 - D12.776.521.212 - D12.776.543.550.192.457.875 - D12.776.543.585.100.228.875

**Synonyms:** - ABCG8 Protein - Sterolin-2 Protein - ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Sub-Family G, Member 8