SLC5A1

Gastrointestinal & Hepatic System · Intestinal Nutrient Absorption

How does the intestine bring sugar and water into the body?

SLC5A1 makes SGLT1, a transporter that moves glucose and galactose with sodium across cell membranes. This transport also supports water absorption in the intestine.

Common Gene Name
solute carrier family 5 member 1
NCBI Gene ID
6523
Chromosome
22

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

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

Answer Sources

Explore supporting evidence (1 records)
Condition or drugEvidenceGrade / statusContextSource
Glucose-galactose malabsorptionMedlinePlus related conditionAssociation type varies; no grade assigned hereView source
2020-04

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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