Glucose Transporters Flashcards
1
Q
GLUT 1
A
Basal uptake of glucose
Transport across the BBB
2
Q
GLUT 2
A
Regulation of insulin release
Other aspects of glucose homeostasis
3
Q
GLUT 3
A
Uptake into neurons, other tissues
4
Q
GLUT 4
A
Insulin-mediated uptake of glucose
5
Q
GLUT 5
A
Absorption of fructose
6
Q
GLUT 1 (tissues)
A
All tissues especially red cells, brain
7
Q
GLUT 2 (tissues)
A
Beta cells of pancreas; liver, kidney; gut
8
Q
GLUT 3 (tissues)
A
Brain
Placenta
9
Q
GLUT 4 (tissues)
A
Muscle
Adipose
10
Q
GLUT 5 (tissues)
A
Gut
Kidney
