ABCB5 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human ABCB5 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7p15.3 and is approximately 108 kb in length. This allele, which encodes ATP-binding cassette sub-family B member 5 protein, is involved in the mediation of the transport of small molecules across membranes. Expression of the gene is linked to drug resistance for a subset of melanomas.

**Synonyms:** - ABCB5alpha - ABCB5beta - ATP-Binding Cassette, Sub-Family B (MDR/TAP), Member 5 wt Allele - EST422562