ISSN:
1573-6881
Keywords:
P-glycoprotein
;
multidrug resistance
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Since P-glycoprotein was discovered almost 20 years ago, its causative role in multidrug resistance has been established, but central problems of its biochemistry have not been definitively resolved. Recently, major advances have been made in P-glycoprotein biochemistry with the use of purified and reconstituted P-glycoprotein, as well as membranes from nonmammalian cells containing heterologously expressed P-glycoprotein. In this review we describe recent findings using these systems which are elucidating the molecular mechanism of P-glycoprotein-mediated drug transport.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02110325
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