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ATP11B

Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens

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Probable phospholipid-transporting ATPase IF is an enzyme encoded by the ATP11B gene in humans.

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P-type ATPases, such as ATP11B, are phosphorylated in their intermediate state and drive uphill transport of ions across membranes. Several subfamilies of P-type ATPases have been identified. One subfamily transports heavy metal ions, such as Cu(2+) or Cd(2+). Another subfamily transports non-heavy metal ions, such as H(+), Na(+), K(+), or Ca(+). A third subfamily transports amphipaths, such as phosphatidylserine.

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