From:  Alteration of glucose metabolism and expression of glucose transporters in ovarian cancer

Expression of main GLUT isoforms related to OC

GLUT isoformsMajor site of expressionNature of transportReferences
GLUT1Placenta, brain, muscles, kidney, and colonBasal continuous uptake[26]
GLUT2Liver, B-cell, kidney, and small intestineTwo-way transportation of glucose[25]
GLUT3Many tissues, including brain, placenta, and kidneyNeuronal uptake[28]
GLUT4Skeletal muscle, heart, and brown and white fatInsulin-responsive[29]