Function | Functions as a fructose transporter that has only low activity with other monosaccharides. Can mediate the uptake of 2-deoxyglucose, but with low efficiency. Essential for fructose uptake in the small intestine. Plays a role in the regulation of salt uptake and blood pressure in response to dietary fructose. Required for the development of high blood pressure in response to high dietary fructose intake. |
Protein Name | Solute Carrier Family 2 - Facilitated Glucose Transporter Member 5Fructose TransporterGlucose Transporter Type 5 - Small IntestineGlut-5 |
Database Links | Reactome: R-HSA-6798695Reactome: R-HSA-8981373 |
Cellular Localisation | Apical Cell MembraneMulti-Pass Membrane ProteinCell MembraneSarcolemmaLocalized On The Apical Membrane Of Jejunum VilliBut Also On Lateral Plasma Membranes Of The VilliTransport To The Cell Membrane Is Dependent On Rab11a |
Alternative Protein Names | Solute Carrier Family 2 - Facilitated Glucose Transporter Member 5 proteinFructose Transporter proteinGlucose Transporter Type 5 - Small Intestine proteinGlut-5 proteinSLC2A5 proteinGLUT5 protein |
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