Slc2a8 (Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 8)

FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as GTR8_RAT, Slc2a8, Glut8, Glutx1. Insulin-regulated facilitative hexose transporter that mediates the transport of glucose and fructose (PubMed:10671487). Also able to mediate the transport of dehydroascorbate (PubMed:23396969). Interacts with AP2B1.

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UNIPROT
ENZYME CLASSIFICATION

Slc2a8

Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 8

MOLECULAR SYNOPSIS STRUCTURAL LIGANDABILITY

Slc2a8

Molecular Synopsis