Molecular Classification
Transporter, Mitochondrial carrier family
Other Names
AAC1, ADP/ATP carrier protein 1, ADT1_HUMAN, ANT, ANT 1, Heart/skeletal muscle ATP/ADP translocator
Disease Roles
Adenine Nucleotide Translocase 1 Overview
Adenine nucleotide translocase 1 (ANT1) is a mitochondrial inner membrane protein that mediates the exchange of ADP and ATP across the inner mitochondrial membrane, playing a central role in cellular energy metabolism. It is implicated in apoptosis, cancer, and necrotic cell death pathways.
Mechanism of Action
Inhibition of ADP/ATP exchange
Biological Functions
ADP/ATP exchange
Oxidative phosphorylation
Modulation of proton leak
Disease Associations
Apoptosis
Cancer
Cell death
Safety Considerations
- Role in mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) opening
- Implicated in apoptosis and necrotic cell death pathways
- Potential for drug resistance in cancer
Interacting Drugs
Bongkrekic acid
Carboxyatractyloside