Glucose Transporters Flashcards
1
Q
GLUT 1
A
Insulin independent
RBCs, Brain, Cornea
2
Q
GLUT 2
A
Insulin independent
B islet cells, liver, kidney, small intestine
3
Q
GLUT 3
A
Insulin independent
Brain
4
Q
GLUT 5 (fructose)
A
Insulin independent
Spermatocytes, GI tract
5
Q
Glut 4
A
Insulin dependent
Adipose and striated muscle (exercise can also increase GLUT4 expression)