Glucose transporters (GLUTs) are a family of transporters that have 12 isoforms. These isoforms differ in function, tissue distribution and developmental regulation. Solute carrier family 2, member 5 (SLC2A5), also called GLUT5 is one such isoform, which is expressed in kidney, sperm cells and small intestine. It is the only transporter in the GLUT family, which is specific for fructose and is incapable of transporting glucose or galactose. The human SLC2A5 gene encodes for a 501 amino acid protein and has 12 exons. In humans, this gene is localized to the short arm of chromosome 1.
Synonyms: Anti-Fructose transporter antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-Glucose transporter type 5, small intestine antibody produced in rabbit; Anti-Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 5 antibody produced in rabbit
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Biochem Physiol Actions: Solute carrier family 2, member 5 (SLC2A5) is responsible for the transport of fructose in the lumen of small intestine, kidney, brain and other insulin responsive tissues such as adipose tissue and muscle. It might also be responsible for recapturing the fructose lost in glomerular filtration. The fructose uptake rate and the expression levels of SLC2A5 depend upon various conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation (metabolic syndrome). Carcinogenesis has been shown to induce SLC2A5 expression, especially in mammary glands.
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