Glucose Transporters

Glucose transporters are proteins located in the cell membrane that facilitate the transport of glucose across the cell membrane. Glucose transporters are essential for the uptake of glucose into cells, thus providing the energy needed for their functioning. Glucose transporters play an important role in glucose metabolism and are involved in a variety of diseases, such as diabetes, cancer and neurological disorders. By understanding how glucose transporters work, scientists can develop new therapies to treat these diseases, as well as other metabolic diseases.