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SLC2A5 Antibody / Sugar Transport Protein Antibody recognizes SLC2A5, also known as GLUT5, a member of the facilitative glucose transporter family that functions primarily as a fructose transporter. Unlike other GLUT family members that transport glucose, SLC2A5 exhibits a strong preference for fructose and mediates its uptake across cellular membranes. SLC2A5 is an integral membrane protein containing twelve transmembrane domains and is expressed predominantly in the small intestine, kidney, adipose tissue, skeletal muscle, and reproductive organs. Through its ability to regulate fructose absorption and utilization, SLC2A5 contributes to nutrient homeostasis and energy metabolism.
SLC2A5 is highly expressed in intestinal epithelial cells where it facilitates the absorption of dietary fructose from the lumen. Expression of SLC2A5 is regulated by fructose intake and hormonal signals, allowing tissues to adapt to changing metabolic demands. In addition to its role in nutrient absorption, SLC2A5 contributes to fructose handling in the kidney and supports energy production in metabolically active tissues. Expression in spermatozoa and reproductive tissues suggests additional functions in fertility and cellular metabolism.
Aberrant SLC2A5 expression has been implicated in obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Elevated fructose consumption and increased transporter activity have been associated with lipid accumulation, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation. SLC2A5 expression has also been reported in colorectal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, and leukemia, where enhanced fructose uptake may promote metabolic reprogramming and tumor growth. Consequently, SLC2A5 has emerged as a biomarker and potential therapeutic target in both metabolic disease and oncology.
Beyond its role in fructose transport, SLC2A5 participates in broader metabolic adaptation pathways that influence cellular survival and energy balance. Modulation of fructose metabolism affects mitochondrial function, inflammatory responses, and oxidative stress pathways. Because nutrient transporters are increasingly recognized as regulators of disease progression and therapeutic responses, SLC2A5 has become an important target in studies of metabolism and cancer biology.
SLC2A5 Antibody / Sugar Transport Protein Antibody is useful for investigations of fructose transport, carbohydrate metabolism, nutrient absorption, metabolic disorders, and cancer metabolism. The ability to detect endogenous SLC2A5 makes this antibody a valuable tool for studies of intestinal physiology, renal function, energy homeostasis, and disease mechanisms.
Visit our GLUT5 Antibody page to discover additional antibodies against this Fructose Transporter Protein, including published reagents for investigations of nutrient absorption, metabolic regulation, and cancer metabolism.
Optimal dilution of the SLC2A5 Antibody / Sugar Transport Protein Antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Amino acids QKKDEAAAKKALQTLRGWDSVDREVAEIRQEDEAEKA from the human protein were used as the immunogen for the SLC2A5 antibody.
After reconstitution, the SLC2A5 antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
GLUT5 Antibody, Fructose Transporter Protein Antibody, Solute Carrier Family 2 Member 5 Antibody, Facilitative Glucose Transporter 5 Antibody, Intestinal Fructose Transporter Antibody, Hexose Transporter Protein Antibody, Carbohydrate Transport Protein Antibody
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