Glut1 is a glucose transporter that is responsible for the facilitated diffusion of glucose across the blood-brain barrier. glut1 deficiency syndrome is a rare genetic disorder where mutations in the gene encoding glut1 reduce or eliminate the function of the glut1 protein. affected individuals suffer from seizures along with a number of potential neurological problems. what would be the most effective therapy to treat patients suffering from this disorder?

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Katherine Little

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22 May, 17:47

Glut1 is a glucose transporter that is responsible for the facilitated diffusion of glucose across the blood-brain barrier. glut1 deficiency syndrome is a rare genetic disorder where mutations in the gene encoding glut1 reduce or eliminate the function of the glut1 protein. affected individuals suffer from seizures along with a number of potential neurological problems. what would be the most effective therapy to treat patients suffering from this disorder?

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Yusuf Allison · Answer 1

The most effective therapy to treat patients suffering from Glut1 deficiency syndrome is to switch to a diet containing carbohydrates other than glucose to circumvent the deficient transport. It is a rare genetic disorder where mutations in the gene encoding Glut1 reduce or eliminate the function of the Glut1 protein.