glucose transporter complex
Definition
Target type: cellularcomponent
A protein complex facilitating glucose transport into, out of or within a cell, or between cells. [GOC:bhm, PMID:15449578]
The glucose transporter complex (GLUT) is a multi-protein assembly responsible for facilitating glucose uptake across cell membranes. It's a dynamic structure that varies in composition and organization depending on the cell type and its metabolic needs. The core component of the complex is the glucose transporter protein itself, which is a transmembrane protein that binds and translocates glucose molecules. In addition to the transporter, the complex can include a variety of regulatory proteins, including scaffolding proteins, kinases, and phosphatases, which modulate the activity and localization of the transporter. The GLUT complex is often associated with specific membrane microdomains, such as lipid rafts, which provide a platform for its assembly and interaction with other signaling molecules. The precise composition and function of the GLUT complex are crucial for maintaining glucose homeostasis and regulating cellular metabolism. For instance, in muscle and adipose tissue, insulin signaling promotes the translocation of GLUT4, a key transporter, to the plasma membrane, increasing glucose uptake. In contrast, in neurons, the GLUT1 transporter plays a central role in supplying glucose for neuronal activity, and its function is influenced by neuronal activity itself. The dynamic nature of the GLUT complex, with its intricate interactions with other cellular components, highlights its crucial role in cellular energy metabolism and its significance in various physiological processes.'
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Proteins (1)
| Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 1 | A solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P11166] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compounds (24)
| Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| gossypol | Gossypol: A dimeric sesquiterpene found in cottonseed (GOSSYPIUM). The (-) isomer is active as a male contraceptive (CONTRACEPTIVE AGENTS, MALE) whereas toxic symptoms are associated with the (+) isomer. | ||
| phloretin | dihydrochalcones | antineoplastic agent; plant metabolite | |
| cytidine | cytidines | Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite | |
| cycloheximide | cycloheximide : A dicarboximide that is 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperidine-2,6-dione in which one of the hydrogens attached to the carbon bearing the hydroxy group is replaced by a 3,5-dimethyl-2-oxocyclohexyl group. It is an antibiotic produced by the bacterium Streptomyces griseus. Cycloheximide: Antibiotic substance isolated from streptomycin-producing strains of Streptomyces griseus. It acts by inhibiting elongation during protein synthesis. | antibiotic fungicide; cyclic ketone; dicarboximide; piperidine antibiotic; piperidones; secondary alcohol | anticoronaviral agent; bacterial metabolite; ferroptosis inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; protein synthesis inhibitor |
| emetine | emetine : A pyridoisoquinoline comprising emetam having methoxy substituents at the 6'-, 7'-, 10- and 11-positions. It is an antiprotozoal agent and emetic. It inhibits SARS-CoV2, Zika and Ebola virus replication and displays antimalarial, antineoplastic and antiamoebic properties. Emetine: The principal alkaloid of ipecac, from the ground roots of Uragoga (or Cephaelis) ipecacuanha or U. acuminata, of the Rubiaceae. It is used as an amebicide in many different preparations and may cause serious cardiac, hepatic, or renal damage and violent diarrhea and vomiting. Emetine inhibits protein synthesis in EUKARYOTIC CELLS but not PROKARYOTIC CELLS. | isoquinoline alkaloid; pyridoisoquinoline | antiamoebic agent; anticoronaviral agent; antiinfective agent; antimalarial; antineoplastic agent; antiprotozoal drug; antiviral agent; autophagy inhibitor; emetic; expectorant; plant metabolite; protein synthesis inhibitor |
| c 137 | C 137: RN given refers to parent cpd | ||
| imidocarb | Imidocarb: One of ANTIPROTOZOAL AGENTS used especially against BABESIA in livestock. Toxicity has been reported. | ureas | antiprotozoal drug |
| colforsin | Colforsin: Potent activator of the adenylate cyclase system and the biosynthesis of cyclic AMP. From the plant COLEUS FORSKOHLII. Has antihypertensive, positive inotropic, platelet aggregation inhibitory, and smooth muscle relaxant activities; also lowers intraocular pressure and promotes release of hormones from the pituitary gland. | acetate ester; cyclic ketone; labdane diterpenoid; organic heterotricyclic compound; tertiary alpha-hydroxy ketone; triol | adenylate cyclase agonist; anti-HIV agent; antihypertensive agent; plant metabolite; platelet aggregation inhibitor; protein kinase A agonist |
| 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethylene | diarylmethane | ||
| mmv665852 | MMV665852: an antischistosomal agent | ||
| 1,3,4,10-Tetrahydro-9(2H)-acridinone | acridines | ||
| anisomycin | (-)-anisomycin : An antibiotic isolated from various Streptomyces species. It interferes with protein and DNA synthesis by inhibiting peptidyl transferase or the 80S ribosome system. Anisomycin: An antibiotic isolated from various Streptomyces species. It interferes with protein and DNA synthesis by inhibiting peptidyl transferase or the 80S ribosome system. | monohydroxypyrrolidine; organonitrogen heterocyclic antibiotic | anticoronaviral agent; antimicrobial agent; antineoplastic agent; antiparasitic agent; bacterial metabolite; DNA synthesis inhibitor; protein synthesis inhibitor |
| jp-1302 | |||
| 1,4,8-trimethyl-12-quinolino[2,3-b]quinolinamine | aminoquinoline | ||
| polysulfide rubber | |||
| 2-[2-methoxyethyl-(1-oxo-2-thiophen-2-ylethyl)amino]-N-[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-2-(4-propan-2-ylphenyl)acetamide | monoterpenoid | ||
| kaempferol | 7-hydroxyflavonol; flavonols; tetrahydroxyflavone | antibacterial agent; geroprotector; human blood serum metabolite; human urinary metabolite; human xenobiotic metabolite; plant metabolite | |
| genistein | 7-hydroxyisoflavones | antineoplastic agent; EC 5.99.1.3 [DNA topoisomerase (ATP-hydrolysing)] inhibitor; geroprotector; human urinary metabolite; phytoestrogen; plant metabolite; tyrosine kinase inhibitor | |
| cytochalasin b | cytochalasin B : An organic heterotricyclic compound, that is a mycotoxin which is cell permeable an an inhibitor of cytoplasmic division by blocking the formation of contractile microfilaments. Cytochalasin B: A cytotoxic member of the CYTOCHALASINS. | cytochalasin; lactam; lactone; organic heterotricyclic compound | actin polymerisation inhibitor; metabolite; mycotoxin; platelet aggregation inhibitor |
| pd 166285 | |||
| pd-173952 | |||
| glucopiericidin a | glucopiericidin A: from Streptomyces pactum S48727 as co-metabolite of piericidin A(1); structure given in first source; glycoside antibiotic | ||
| wzb117 | WZB117: structure in first source | ||
| hesperadin |