This gene encodes a member of the sodium glucose cotransporter family which are sodium-dependent glucose transport proteins. The encoded protein is the major cotransporter involved in glucose reabsorption in the kidney. Mutations in this gene are associated with renal glucosuria. [provided by RefSeq
Other Designations:
OTTHUMP00000163298,low affinity sodium-glucose cotransporter,sodium/glucose cotransporter,solute carrier family 5 (sodium/glucose transporter), member 2