Gene: SLC2A5

Alternate names for this Gene: GLUT-5|GLUT5

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene is a fructose transporter responsible for fructose uptake by the small intestine. The encoded protein also is necessary for the increase in blood pressure due to high dietary fructose consumption.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 1

Location in Chromosome : 1p36.23

Description of this Gene: solute carrier family 2 member 5

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs6694527 in SLC2A5 gene and High density lipoprotein measurement PMID 23063622 2012 Large-scale gene-centric meta-analysis across 32 studies identifies multiple lipid loci.

rs6694527 in SLC2A5 gene and Serum HDL cholesterol measurement PMID 23063622 2012 Large-scale gene-centric meta-analysis across 32 studies identifies multiple lipid loci.