ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily G, Member 5

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ATP BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTER, SUBFAMILY G protein that functions as a heterodimer with ATP BINDING CASSETTE TRANSPORTER, SUBFAMILY G, MEMBER 8 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.

Synonyms: 0, Sterolin 1 Protein, Sterolin-1 Protein, ABCG5 Protein, ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily G, Member 5, ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Sub-Family G, Member 5