Glucose Receptors Flashcards by Sarah Hogan | Brainscape

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GLUT1

A

RBCs, brain, cornea, placenta

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GLUT2

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beta cells, liver, kidney, small intestine

Bi-directional

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GLUT3

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brain and placenta

High affinity (works even in low glucose setting)

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GLUT4

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Insulin-DEPENDENT

Skeletal muscle, fat cells

Exp also inc by exercise

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GLUT5

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For fructose

Spermatocytes and GI tract

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