| Gene Symbol | SLC2A5 |
| Aliases | GLUT5 |
| Protein Type | Gene |
| Function | Unlike sodium-dependent glucose transporters, GLUT5 operates via facilitative diffusion, allowing fructose to move across the plasma membrane down its concentration gradient. |
| Primary Expression | various tissues including the small intestine, kidney, testis, and brain |
| Amino Acids | 501 aa |
| GeneCards | SLC2A5 |
| Human Protein Atlas | SLC2A5 |
| Associated Diseases | neurodegeneration |
| Databases | GeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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