Bio-Rad, 4670-1759, Glucose Transporter 5 antibody

Rabbit anti Human Glucose Transporter 5 antibody recognizes Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 5, also known as the Glucose 5 transporter, "glucose transporter type 5, small intestine", GLUT5 or Fructose transporter. Glucose Transporter 5 catalyses the uptake of D-fructose into cells. Glucose Transporter 5 is a 501 amino acid ~55 kDa multiple pass transmembrane glycoprotein protein expressed in the plasma membrane and found mainly in intestinal tissue, kidney, and spermatozoa. ( UniProt: P22732 ). Increased intestinal levels of GLUT5 are seen in type 2 diabetes.

Storage Information
This product is shipped at ambient temperature. It is recommended to aliquot and store at -20°C on receipt. When thawed, aliquot the sample as needed. Keep aliquots at 2-8°C for short term use (up to 4 weeks) and store the remaining aliquots at -20°C.
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.