SLC5A2 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC5A2 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 16p11.2 and is approximately 8 kb in length. This allele, which encodes sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 protein, plays a role in sodium-dependent glucose transport. Mutation of the gene is associated with renal glucosuria.

**Synonyms:** - SGLT2 - Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter, Kidney Low Affinity Gene - Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter, Renal Gene - Solute Carrier Family 5 (Sodium/Glucose Cotransporter), Member 2 wt Allele - Solute Carrier Family 5 (Sodium/Glucose Transporter), Member 2