Glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4), also known as solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 4, is a protein encoded, in humans, by the SLC2A4 gene. GLUT4 is the insulin -regulated …

Here, we summarized the methods and reagents used to determine the expression levels of Slc2a4 mRNA and GLUT4 protein, and GLUT4 translocation in the skeletal muscle, adipose tissues, heart …

Jul 30, 2025 · Glucose Transporter Type 4 (GLUT4) is a key protein involved in how cells take up glucose. This transporter acts like a gate, controlling glucose entry into specific cells, thereby helping …

GLUT4 is defined as an insulin-dependent glucose transporter primarily expressed in muscle and adipose tissue, which translocates to the plasma membrane in response to insulin signaling. Its …

May 13, 2022 · GLUT4 is the primary glucose transporter in adipose and skeletal muscle tissues. Its cellular trafficking is regulated by insulin signaling. Failed or reduced plasma membrane localization of...

The principal glucose transporter protein that mediates this uptake is GLUT4, which plays a key role in regulating whole body glucose homeostasis. This review focuses on recent advances on the biology …

Aug 12, 2023 · Glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) is a specialized protein responsible for the transport of glucose across cell membranes. This comprehensive article explores the physiology of GLUT4, its …

GLUT4, or Glucose Transporter Type 4, is a protein that facilitates the transport of glucose into cells, primarily muscle and fat cells, in response to insulin signaling.

Aug 24, 2025 · Glucose Transporter Type 4 (GLUT4) is a protein essential for the body’s ability to manage glucose, a primary energy source. It functions as a specialized transporter, moving glucose …

Jul 26, 2019 · The discovery of GLUT4 30 years ago was a paramount advance in metabolic research because it provided a molecular and cell biological explanation for how insulin and exercise regulate …