MOAT-E (ARA) is a full-length MRP/cMOAT subfamily transporter expressed in kidney and liver
1999

Discovery of a New Transporter Related to Drug Resistance

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Author Information

Author(s): Belinsky M G, Kruh G D

Primary Institution: Fox Chase Cancer Center

Hypothesis

The study aims to identify and characterize a new member of the MRP/cMOAT transporter family.

Conclusion

The study successfully isolated and characterized a new transporter, MOAT-E, which may play a role in detoxification processes in the kidney and liver.

Supporting Evidence

  • MOAT-E is a new transporter related to the MRP/cMOAT family.
  • It is expressed specifically in the kidney and liver.
  • The transporter may be involved in detoxifying harmful substances.

Takeaway

Scientists found a new transporter in the body that helps remove harmful substances, especially in the kidneys and liver.

Methodology

The study involved the isolation and analysis of a human cDNA encoding a new transporter.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/sj.bjc.6690527

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