Species Human Entrez 6891 | Human Mouse Ensembl n/a | |
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Aliases TAP2, ABC18, ABCB3, APT2, D6S217E, PSF-2, PSF2, RING11, transporter 2, ATP-binding cassette, sub-family B (MDR/TAP), transporter 2, ATP binding cassette subfamily B member External IDs MGI: 98484 HomoloGene: 37323 GeneCards: TAP2 | ||
TAP2 is a gene in humans that encodes the protein Antigen peptide transporter 2.
Function
The membrane-associated protein encoded by this gene is a member of the superfamily of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters. ABC proteins transport various molecules across extra- and intra-cellular membranes. ABC genes are divided into seven distinct subfamilies (ABC1, MDR/TAP, MRP, ALD, OABP, GCN20, White). This protein is a member of the MDR/TAP subfamily. Members of the MDR/TAP subfamily are involved in multidrug resistance. This gene is located 7 kb telomeric to gene family member ABCB2 (TAP1). The protein encoded by this gene is involved in antigen presentation. This protein forms a heterodimer with ABCB2 in order to transport peptides from the cytoplasm to the endoplasmic reticulum. Mutations in this gene may be associated with ankylosing spondylitis, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, schizophrenia, and celiac disease. Alternative splicing of this gene produces two products which differ in peptide selectivity and level of restoration of surface expression of MHC class I molecules.