| Literature DB >> 11991658 |
A Mobasheri1, G Neama, S Bell, S Richardson, S D Carter.
Abstract
Glucose is an important metabolite and a structural precursor for articular cartilage and its transport has significant consequences for cartilage development and functional integrity. In this study the expression of facilitative glucose transporters (GLUTs) in human chondrocytes was investigated. Results showed that at least three GLUT isoforms (GLUT1, GLUT3 and GLUT9) are expressed by normal chondrocytes. Given the central role of glucose in chondrocyte physiology and metabolism, its regular provision via GLUTs will influence the metabolic activity and survival of chondrocytes in cartilage matrices. Copyright 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 11991658 DOI: 10.1006/cbir.2001.0850
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cell Biol Int ISSN: 1065-6995 Impact factor: 3.612