Characterization of human glucose transporter (GLUT) 11 (encoded by SLC2A11), a novel sugar-transport facilitator specifically expressed in heart and skeletal muscle.
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SUBMITTER: Doege H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC1222165 | biostudies-other | 2001 Oct
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