ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Sub-Family G, Member 8

Synonyms

ABCG8 Protein

Sterolin 2 Protein

Sterolin-2 Protein

An ATP binding cassette transporter, sub-family G protein that functions as a heterodimer with ATP BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTER, SUB-FAMILY 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.