Glucose Uptake Assay Kits

Glucose uptake assay kits are available from several suppliers to measure the level of glucose metabolized within a cell. The cellular uptake of D-glucose, the main source of energy for many living organisms, provides information on various processes, including cellular energy metabolism and other pathways involving glucose. Glucose uptake assays measure the conversion of 2-deoxyglucose (2-DG), a structural analogue of glucose, to 2-DG-6-phosphate (2-DG6P). 2-DG6P cannot be further metabolized and accumulates within the cell. The accumulated 2-DG6P is therefore directly proportional to 2-DG (or glucose) uptake. Glucose uptake assay kits can be used in the study of diseases and metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and cancer. Visit the glucose uptake assay kit suppliers for more details, including kit components.