Nomenclature of the GLUT/SLC2A family of sugar/polyol transport facilitators

HG Joost, GI Bell, JD Best… - American Journal …, 2002 - journals.physiology.org
HG Joost, GI Bell, JD Best, MJ Birnbaum, MJ Charron, YT Chen, H Doege, DE James
American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2002journals.physiology.org
The recent identification of several additional members of the family of sugar transport
facilitators (gene symbol SLC2A, protein symbol GLUT) has created a heterogeneous and,
in part, confusing nomenclature. Therefore, this letter provides a summary of the family
members and suggests a systematic nomenclature for SLC2A and GLUT symbols.
The recent identification of several additional members of the family of sugar transport facilitators (gene symbol SLC2A, protein symbol GLUT) has created a heterogeneous and, in part, confusing nomenclature. Therefore, this letter provides a summary of the family members and suggests a systematic nomenclature for SLC2A and GLUT symbols.
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