GLUT4 Proteins

Protein Information

This gene is a member of the solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter) family and encodes a protein that functions as an insulin-regulated facilitative glucose transporter. In the absence of insulin, this integral membrane protein is sequestered within the cells of muscle and adipose tissue. Within minutes of insulin stimulation, the protein moves to the cell surface and begins to transport glucose across the cell membrane. Mutations in this gene have been associated with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).

Synonyms

glucose transporter 4; Glucose transporter 4 insuline-responsive; Glucose transporter 4, insuline-responsive; glucose transporter GLUT4; glucose transporter type 4; glucose transporter type 4, insulin-responsive; GLUT4; GLUT-4; GT2; insulin responsive glucose transporter; insulin-responsive glucose transporter type 4; MGC93607; SLC2A4; solute carrier family 2 member 4; solute carrier family 2 (facilitated glucose transporter), member 4; solute carrier family 2 , member 4; solute carrier family 2 member 4; solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 4