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GLUT2
Transmembrane carrier protein / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Glucose transporter 2 (GLUT2) also known as solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 2 (SLC2A2) is a transmembrane carrier protein that enables protein facilitated glucose movement across cell membranes. It is the principal transporter for transfer of glucose between liver and blood[1] Unlike GLUT4, it does not rely on insulin for facilitated diffusion.
Quick Facts glucose transporter, type 2, Identifiers ...
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Aliases | Glc_transpt_2IPR002440GLUT2Glucosamine/glucose uniporterGlut-2Glucose Transporter Type 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
External IDs | GeneCards: ; OMA:- orthologs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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In humans, this protein is encoded by the SLC2A2 gene.[2][3]