GCK

Metabolic System · Insulin Signaling & Glucose Homeostasis

How do pancreatic cells sense changes in glucose?

GCK makes glucokinase, an enzyme that starts glucose processing in the liver and pancreatic beta cells. Its role in glucose sensing helps connect sugar availability with insulin regulation.

Common Gene Name
glucokinase
NCBI Gene ID
2645
Chromosome
7

Clinical Evidence Status

Established disease relationship

These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (6 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
monogenic diabetesClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveSemidominantView source
2026-06-02
hyperinsulinism due to glucokinase deficiencyClinGen gene-disease validityDefinitiveAutosomal dominantView source
2026-06-17
Congenital hyperinsulinismMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2020-07
Permanent neonatal diabetes mellitusMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2020-07
Gestational diabetesMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2020-07
Maturity-onset diabetes of the youngMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2020-07

Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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