Facilitative glucose transpoers (GLUTs) comprise a large family. Which of the following is a glucose transpoer in myocytes?
Correct Answer: GLUT 4
Description: Major Glucose Transpoers and its locations: GLUT 1 Brain, kidney, colon, placenta, erythrocytes GLUT 2 Liver, pancreatic beta cell, small intestine, kidney GLUT 3 Brain, kidney, placenta GLUT 4 Hea and skeletal muscle, adipose tissue GLUT 5 Small intestine Ref: Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, 29e > Chapter 20. Gluconeogenesis & the Control of Blood Glucose > Blood Glucose Is Derived from the Diet, Gluconeogenesis, & Glycogenolysis > Metabolic & Hormonal Mechanisms Regulate the Concentration of Blood Glucose > Table 20-2.
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