Glucosylceramide Transporter ABCA12

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Enzyme

**Definition:** Glucosylceramide transporter ABCA12 (2595 aa, ~293 kDa) is encoded by the human ABCA12 gene. This protein is involved in both cellular cholesterol transport and the translocation of lipids, such as glucosylceramides, from the outer to the inner leaflet of the membranes of lamellar granules.

**Synonyms:** - ABCA12 - ATP Binding Cassette Sub-Family A Member 12 - ATP Binding Cassette Subfamily A Member 12 - ATP-Binding Cassette 12 - ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter 12 - EC 7.6.2.1