Anti-Glut1

This gene encodes a major glucose transporter in the mammalian blood-brain barrier. Mutations in this gene have been found in a family with paroxysmal exertion-induced dyskinesia. Facilitative glucose transporter. This isoform may be responsible for constitutive or basal glucose uptake. Has a very broad substrate specificity, can transport a wide range of aldoses including both pentoses and hexoses. Protein function: Facilitative glucose transporter. This isoform may be responsible for constitutive or basal glucose uptake. Has a very broad substrate specificity, can transport a wide range of aldoses including both pentoses and hexoses. [The UniProt Consortium]