Solute carrier family 2, facilitated glucose transporter member 5 (SLC2A5)

Functions as a fructose transporter which has just low activity with other monosaccharides (PubMed:8333543). Can mediate the uptake of 2-deoxyglucose, but with reduced efficiency (PubMed:1695905).

Essential for fructose uptake in the small intestine. Plays a role in the regulation of salt uptake and blood pressure in response to dietary fructose.