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Transport of glycerol from adipocytes to the liver by Aquaporins

Proteins (2)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Aquaporin-9AQP-9; Aquaglyceroporin-9; Small solute channel 1Homo sapiens (human)
Aquaporin-7AQP-7; Aquaglyceroporin-7; Aquaporin adipose; AQPap; Aquaporin-7-likeHomo sapiens (human)

Compounds (1)

CompoundDescription
glycerolA trihydroxy sugar alcohol that is an intermediate in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. It is used as a solvent, emollient, pharmaceutical agent, or sweetening agent.