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ABC (ATP-binding cassette) superfamily contains both uptake and efflux transport systems. These proteins bind ATP and hydrolyze it to energize transport of molecules outside or inside the cells.
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(2011). ABC (ATP-Binding Cassette) Superfamily. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_10
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