Gene:
solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 1
Gene ID:
190268
Symbol:
SLC2A1
Species:
1000
Description:
Glucose transporters are integral membrane glycoproteins involved in transporting glucose into most cells. GLUT1 is a major glucose transporter in the mammalian blood-brain barrier. It is present at high levels in primate erythrocytes and brain endothelial cells.[supplied by OMIM]