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Sodium-Glucose Transport Proteins 0
Sodium-Glucose Transport Proteins, primarily SGLT1 and SGLT2, are integral membrane proteins that facilitate the active transport of glucose into cells by coupling it with sodium ions, playing a critical role in glucose reabsorption in the kidneys and absorption in the intestines. These proteins are crucial targets for diabetes treatment, as inhibiting SGLT2 can lower blood glucose levels by promoting glucose excretion through urine.