The mitochondrial RNA binding proteins MRP1 and MRP2 form a heteromeric complex that functions in kinetoplastid RNA editing. In this process, MRP1/MRP2 serves as a matchmaker by binding to guide RNAs and facilitating their hybridization with cognate preedited mRNAs. To understand the mechanism by which this complex performs RNA matchmaking, we determined structures of Trypanosoma brucei apoMRP1...

The multidrug resistance protein 2 (MRP2; ABCC2) is an ATP-binding cassette transporter accepting a diverse range of substrates, including glutathione, glucuronide, and sulfate conjugates of many endo- and xenobiotics. MRP2 generally performs excretory or protective roles, and it is expressed on the apical domain of hepatocytes, enterocytes of the proximal small intestine, and proximal renal tu...

Estradiol-17beta-D-glucuronide (E2-17G) induces a marked but reversible inhibition of bile flow in the rat together with endocytic retrieval of multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (Mrp2) from the canalicular membrane to intracellular structures. We analyzed the effect of pretreatment (100 min) with the microtubule inhibitor colchicine or lumicholchicine, its inactive isomer (1 micromol/kg...

The ATP-binding-cassette (ABC) transporter multidrug resistance protein (MRP) 2 (ABCC2) forms a natural barrier and efflux system for various (conjugates of) drugs, other xenotoxins, and endogenous compounds. To obtain insight in the pharmacological and physiological functions of Mrp2, we generated Mrp2 knockout mice, which were viable and fertile but suffered from mild hyperbilirubinemia due t...

Bilirubin is secreted from the liver into bile mainly as monoglucuronosyl and bisglucuronosyl conjugates. We demonstrate for the first time that ATP-dependent transport of both bilirubin glucuronides is mediated by the multidrug resistance protein (MRP1) as well as by the distinct canalicular (apical) isoform MRP2, also termed cMRP or cMOAT (canalicular multispecific organic anion transporter)....

Multidrug resistance protein 2 (Mrp2, symbol Abcc2) in liver plays a significant role in the biliary excretion of organic anionic conjugates. Mutations in human MRP2 result in defects in excretion of conjugated bilirubin and other cholephiles known as the DubinJohnson syndrome. Previous studies indicate that transporters with Mrp2 like functions are present in ancient vertebrates. We have now c...

Gallbladder carcinoma (GBCA) is one of the most aggressive malignancies. It is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage, and prognosis remains poor despite advances in imaging techniques and aggressive surgical treatment. Overexpression of multidrug resistance-associated proteins (MRPs) in tumor cells is a major cause of the intrinsic multidrug resistance phenotype. Despite the documented importa...

Inchinkoto (ICKT), a herbal medicine, has been recognized in Japan and China as a "magic bullet" for jaundice. To explore potent therapeutic agents for cholestasis, the effects of ICKT or its ingredients on multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (Mrp2/ MRP2)-mediated choleretic activity, as well as on antioxidative action, were investigated using rats and chimeric mice with livers that were ...

Oligodendrocytes (OLGs) are generated by progenitor cells that are committed to differentiating into myelin-forming cells of the central nervous system. Rearrangement of the cytoskeleton leading to the extension of cellular processes is essential for the myelination of axons by OLGs. Here, we have characterized a new member of the Kelch-related protein family termed MRP2 (for Mayven-related pro...

The effects of glucagon-like peptide 2 (GLP-2) on expression and activity of jejunal multidrug resistance-associated protein 2 (Mrp2; Abcc2) and glutathione transferase (GST) were evaluated. After GLP-2 treatment (12 μg/100 g b.wt. s.c., every 12 h, for 5 consecutive days), Mrp2 and the α class of GST proteins and their corresponding mRNAs were increased, suggesting a transcriptional regulation...