UniprotKB/SwissProt ID: P11170 (P11170)
Gene Name:
SLC5A1
Organism: Oryctolagus cuniculus (Rabbit)
Function: Electrogenic Na(+)-coupled sugar symporter that actively transports D-glucose or D-galactose at the plasma membrane, with a Na(+) to sugar coupling ratio of 2:1. Transporter activity is driven by a transmembrane Na(+) electrochemical gradient set by the Na(+)/K(+) pump (By similarity). Has a primary role in the transport of dietary monosaccharides from enterocytes to blood. Responsible for the absorption of D-glucose or D-galactose across the apical brush-border membrane of enterocytes, whereas basolateral exit is provided by GLUT2. Additionally, functions as a D-glucose sensor in enteroendocrine cells, triggering the secretion of the incretins GCG and GIP that control food intake and energy homeostasis (By similarity). Together with SGLT2, functions in reabsorption of D-glucose from glomerular filtrate, playing a nonredundant role in the S3 segment of the proximal tubules (By similarity). Transports D-glucose into endometrial epithelial cells, controlling glycogen synthesis and nutritional support for the embryo as well as the decidual transformation of endometrium prior to conception (By similarity). Acts as a water channel enabling passive water transport in response to the osmotic gradient created upon sugar and Na(+) uptake. Has high water conductivity comparable to aquaporins and therefore is expected to play an important role in transepithelial water permeability, especially in the small intestine
Other Modifications: View all modification sites in dbPTM
Protein Subcellular Localization: Apical cell membrane
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