نوع مقاله : مقاله مروری
نویسندگان
1 کارشناس ارشد، گروه زیست شناسی، دانشکدهی علوم، دانشگاه اصفهان، اصفهان، ایران
2 استادیار، گروه زیست شناسی، دانشکدهی علوم، دانشگاه اصفهان، اصفهان، ایران
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نویسندگان [English]
Background: P-glycoprotein 170 is encoded by MDR1 gene and belongs to the ATP-binding cassette transporters (ABC) superfamily. This protein has important roles in cell physiology and its function in cancerous cells may contribute to failure treatment. The molecular structure of P-glycoprotein and its corresponding gene is introduced in this research. Moreover, the pathophysiological role of this protein and its effects on pharmacokinetics are discussed.Methods: EBSCO, Elsevier, PubMed and OVID databases were reviewed to introduce the most recent studies regarding p-glycoprotein, MDR1 and their clinical importance in health and disease. Authors’ novel findings regarding MDR1 and leukemia were also discussed.Findings: P-glycoprotein is naturally expressed in many tissues such as liver, intestine and brain. This protein is involved in many cellular processes such as inflammation, immune cell differentiation, detoxification and hormone secretion. Reduction of the treatment efficiency and the consecutive relapse due to drug resistance are the most important consequences of this protein function, and addressed as the most challenging obstacles in cancer treatment.Conclusion: P-glycoprotein is an important transporter with a protecting function in normal cell life. On the other hand, it may provide drug resistance in some cancerous cells. Comprehensive studies about MDR1 and P-glycoprotein 170 may provide novel approaches to new diagnostics and therapeutics.
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