<p>Glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1), the most extensively distributed member of the glucose transporter protein family, plays a pivotal role in regulating glucose metabolism and is indispensable for cellular growth, proliferation, and differentiation. Various metabolic disorders arise from the dysregulation of GLUT1 expression, which disrupts glucose homeostasis. The upregulation of GLUT1 has been identified in multiple cancer cells, facilitating tumor progression, metastasis, and resistance to treatment. Recent years have seen a surge in the discovery of GLUT1 inhibitors exhibiting improved selectivity and efficacy. Herein, we introduce the structure and biological function of GLUT1, GLUT1 related oncogenesis, and primarily focuses on recent advancements in the study of GLUT1 inhibitors over the last decade. Notably, this review is restricted to inhibitors that act through direct interaction with the GLUT1 protein, excluding agents that exert indirect effects via upstream signaling or metabolic regulation.</p><p></p>

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Direct targeting of GLUT1 in cancer: A decade of inhibitor discovery and medicinal chemistry insights

  • Zihan Meng,
  • Erkang Tian,
  • Weipeng Hu,
  • Changyu Ren,
  • Juan Li

摘要

Glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1), the most extensively distributed member of the glucose transporter protein family, plays a pivotal role in regulating glucose metabolism and is indispensable for cellular growth, proliferation, and differentiation. Various metabolic disorders arise from the dysregulation of GLUT1 expression, which disrupts glucose homeostasis. The upregulation of GLUT1 has been identified in multiple cancer cells, facilitating tumor progression, metastasis, and resistance to treatment. Recent years have seen a surge in the discovery of GLUT1 inhibitors exhibiting improved selectivity and efficacy. Herein, we introduce the structure and biological function of GLUT1, GLUT1 related oncogenesis, and primarily focuses on recent advancements in the study of GLUT1 inhibitors over the last decade. Notably, this review is restricted to inhibitors that act through direct interaction with the GLUT1 protein, excluding agents that exert indirect effects via upstream signaling or metabolic regulation.