Explanation Functions of GLUT transporters •GLUT 1 o Basal G | NEET PG/NEXT (MCQs)

Explanation

Functions of GLUT transporters
•GLUT 1
o Basal Glucose update
•GLUT 2
o Intestine absorption
o Glycogen formation
o Insulin secretion
•GLUT 3
o Basal glucose update
•GLUT 4
o Insulin stimulated glucose uptake after meals
•GLUT 5
o Fructose transporter
•GLUT 7
o Glucose transporter in ER
•GLUT 8
o Insulin dependent
o Can transport glucose, fructose and galactose
•GLUT 9
o Urate transporter
•GLUT 11
o Fructose transporter