Phenomena and Processes

MDR Genes

Genes for MEMBRANE TRANSPORT PROTEINS that confer resistance to toxic compounds. Several superfamilies of these multidrug export proteins are known and found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

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Abstract

Genes for MEMBRANE TRANSPORT PROTEINS that confer resistance to toxic compounds. Several superfamilies of these multidrug export proteins are known and found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

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Synonyms

10 entry terms
  • Genes, MDR
  • Multidrug Efflux Pump Genes
  • Multidrug Resistance Gene
  • Gene, MDR
  • Gene, Multidrug Resistance
  • Genes, Multidrug Resistance
  • MDR Gene
  • Multidrug Resistance Genes
  • Resistance Gene, Multidrug
  • Resistance Genes, Multidrug

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Previous Indexing

  • Drug Resistance (1986-1994)
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple (1995-1996)
  • Multigene Family (1989-1996)

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  1. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.361
  2. G05.360w.340w.024.340w.645.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. MDR Genes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019450. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019450
  2. MDR Genes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70580286