SLC2A4 wt Allele

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** Human SLC2A4 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 17p13 and is approximately 6 kb in length. This allele, which encodes solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 4 protein, is involved in the mediation of insulin-dependent glucose transport. Mutation of the gene is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

**Synonyms:** - GLUT4 - Glucose Transporter 4 Gene - Insulin-Responsive Glucose Transporter Type 4 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 2 (Facilitated Glucose Transporter), Member 4 Gene - Solute Carrier Family 2 Member 4 wt Allele