Protein
Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 5
Function
Functions as a fructose transporter that has only low activity with other monosaccharides (PubMed:12031501, PubMed:19091748). Can mediate the uptake of deoxyglucose, but with low efficiency (By similarity). Essential for fructose uptake in the small intestine (PubMed:19091748, PubMed:26071406). Plays a role in the regulation of salt uptake and blood pressure in response to dietary fructose (PubMed:19091748). Required for the development of high blood pressure in response to high dietary fructose intake (PubMed:19091748).
Similarity
Belongs to the major facilitator superfamily. Sugar transporter (TC 2.A.1.1) family. Glucose transporter subfamily.
Sequence
MEEKHQEETGELTLVLALATLIAAFGSSFQYGYNVAAVNSPSEFMQQFYNDTYYDRNEENIESFTLTLLWSLTVSMFPFGGFIGSLMVGTLVNKLGRKGALLFNNIFSILPAILMGCSQIAQSFELIIISRLLVGICAGISSNVVPMYLGELAPKNLRGALGVVPQLFITVGILVAQLFGLRSLLANEDGWPVLLGLTGVPAGLQLLLLPFFPESPRYLLIQKKDEAAAERALQTLRGWKDVHLEMEEIRKEDEAEKAAGFISVWKLFTMQSLRWQLISMIVLMAGQQLSGVNAIYYYADQIYLSAGVKSDDVQYVTAGTGAVNVFMTILTIFVVELWGRRFLLLVGFSTCLIACLVLTAALALQNTISWMPYISIVCVIVYVIGHALGPSPIPALLITEIFLQSSRPAAYMIGGSVHWLSNFTVGLIFPFIQMGLGPYSFIIFATICFLTTIYIFMVVPETKGRTFIEINQIFTMKNKVSDVYPKKEEELGALPHAILEQ