ABCA6 - ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 6
Order number: 71731
Description
Introducing our off-the-shelf, full-length, active, and native ATP-binding cassette sub-family A member 6 ABCA6. This essential membrane protein is part of the very diverse ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter family that transports lipids across membranes. It also helps macrophages to clean up lipids in misbehaving cell patches.
Our ABCA6 protein is solubilized and stabilized using our innovative NativeMP™ platform. This ensures that the protein retains its native structure and full biological activity, making it ideal for research applications in opthalmology and drug discovery.
Applications:
- Screening/Validation
- Biologics Development
- Structure Determination
- Small Molecule Drug Development
The protein delivered can be used for these specific applications. When ordering, please indicate which applications you intend to use the protein for in the contact form to ensure the best results.
For more details, explore our solubilization database.

Datasheets
Upon ordering, you will receive the corresponding datasheets and the Certificate of Analysis (CoA).
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | ABCA6 |
| UniProt Number | Q8N139 |
| Protein class | ABC transporter |
| Original host | Homo sapiens |
| Expression system | HEK293 |
| Sequence, One-Letter Code | MNMKQKSVYQQTKALLCKNFLKKWRMKRESLLEWGLSILLGLCIALFSSSMRNVQFPGMAPQNLGRVDKFNSSSLMVVYTPISNLTQQIMNKTALAPLLKGTSVIGAPNKTHMDEILLENLPYAMGIIFNETFSYKLIFFQGYNSPLWKEDFSAHCWDGYGEFSCTLTKYWNRGFVALQTAINTAIIEITTNHPVMEELMSVTAITMKTLPFITKNLLHNEMFILFFLLHFSPLVYFISLNVTKERKKSKNLMKMMGLQDSAFWLSWGLIYAGFIFIISIFVTIIITFTQIIVMTGFMVIFILFFLYGLSLVALVFLMSVLLKKAVLTNLVVFLLTLFWGCLGFTVFYEQLPSSLEWILNICSPFAFTTGMIQIIKLDYNLNGVIFPDPSGDSYTMIATFSMLLLDGLIYLLLALYFDKILPYGDERHYSPLFFLNSSSCFQHQRTNAKVIEKEIDAEHPSDDYFEPVAPEFQGKEAIRIRNVKKEYKGKSGKVEALKGLLFDIYEGQITAILGHSGAGKSSLLNILNGLSVPTEGSVTIYNKNLSEMQDLEEIRKITGVCPQFNVQFDILTVKENLSLFAKIKGIHLKEVEQEVQRILLELDMQNIQDNLAKHLSEGQKRKLTFGITILGDPQILLLDEPTTGLDPFSRDQVWSLLRERRADHVILFSTQSMDEADILADRKVIMSNGRLKCAGSSMFLKRRWGLGYHLSLHRNEICNPEQITSFITHHIPDAKLKTENKEKLVYTLPLERTNTFPDLFSDLDKCSDQGVTGYDISMSTLNEVFMKLEGQSTIEQDFEQVEMIRDSESLNEMELAHSSFSEMQTAVSDMGLWRMQVFAMARLRFLKLKRQTKVLLTLLLVFGIAIFPLIVENIMYAMLNEKIDWEFKNELYFLSPGQLPQEPRTSLLIINNTESNIEDFIKSLKHQNILLEVDDFENRNGTDGLSYNGAIIVSGKQKDYRFSVVCNTKRLHCFPILMNIISNGLLQMFNHTQHIRIESSPFPLSHIGLWTGLPDGSFFLFLVLCSISPYITMGSISDYKKNAKSQLWISGLYTSAYWCGQALVDVSFFILILLLMYLIFYIENMQYLLITSQIVFALVIVTPGYAASLVFFIYMISFIFRKRRKNSGLWSFYFFFASTIMFSITLINHFDLSILITTMVLVPSYTLLGFKTFLEVRDQEHYREFPEANFELSATDFLVCFIPYFQTLLFVFVLRCMELKCGKKRMRKDPVFRISPQSRDAKPNPEEPIDEDEDIQTERIRTATALTTSILDEKPVIIASCLHKEYAGQKKSCFSKRKKKIAARNISFCVQEGEILGLLGPNGAGKSSSIRMISGITKPTAGEVELKGCSSVLGHLGYCPQENVLWPMLTLREHLEVYAAVKGLRKADARLAIARLVSAFKLHEQLNVPVQKLTAGITRKLCFVLSLLGNSPVLLLDEPSTGIDPTGQQQMWQAIQAVVKNTERGVLLTTHNLAEAEALCDRVAIMVSGRLRCIGSIQHLKNKLGKDYILELKVKETSQVTLVHTEILKLFPQAAGQERYSSLLTYKLPVADVYPLSQTFHKLEAVKHNFNLEEYSLSQCTLEKVFLELSKEQEVGNFDEEIDTTMRWKLLPHSDEPGSSGTETSQVAPA |
| Affinity tags | Rho1D4-tag (C-terminal) |
| Size (excluding additional elements) | 1630 amino acids, 185 kDa |
| Concentration | 0.4 - 0.7 mg/mL |
| Purity | >90%, determined via SDS-PAGE |
| Purification process | 2-step purification |
| Shipping | Shipment is carried out on dry-ice for temperature stability to ensure the integrity of the product. |
| Function | Functions as a translocator for cholesterol and phospholipids, maintaining sterol balance within the Golgi and endoplasmic reticulum. Acts as a critical marker for tumor progression and drug resistance, particularly through the IGF1R/AKT signaling axis. |
| PubMed ID | 39823538, 36149602, 25751400, 34274505, 34859601 |