Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10833855 Molecular Genetics and Metabolism 2011 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We have determined glucose transporter expression in human islets and beta-cells. ► GLUT1 and 3 are the principal glucose transporters in human islets and beta-cells. ► Our study has implications for the interpretation of recent GWAS findings.
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GLUT2 (SLC2A2) is not the principal glucose transporter in human pancreatic beta cells: Implications for understanding genetic association signals at this locus
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