GLUT1 is a transmembrane protein responsible for facilitating the passive transport of glucose across the plasma membrane, from the extracellular spac...
The Paneth cells They are cells belonging to the small intestine. They are found, specifically, in the crypts of Lieberkühn, some tubular glands that ...
GLUT4 is a glucose transporter protein of 509 amino acids that has a high affinity for this sugar. It belongs to the great main superfamily of facilit...
The apricot (Prunus armeniaca) is a medium-sized deciduous fruit tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is also known as albergero, apricot or apri...
The chromaffin cells are those that are located in the medulla of the adrenal glands. These glands, located in the upper part of each kidney, have an ...
GLUT2 It is a low-affinity glucose transporter that is expressed in the membranes of pancreatic, liver, kidney, and intestinal cells as well as in ast...
The APUD system It is a group of secretory cells independent of the specialized glands of the endocrine system. Its name derives from the initials in ...
The term college It is used in biology to describe the transport of individual molecules in a single direction through a cell membrane and in favor of...
The membrane receptors They are a type of cellular receptors that are located on the surface of the plasma membrane of cells, allowing them to detect ...
