The following points highlight the top ten types of glycogen storage diseases. The types are: 1. von Gierke’s Disease 2. Pompe’s Disease 3. Amylopectinosis 4. MC Ardle’s Disease 5. Galactosemia 6. Hereditary Fructose Intolerance 7. Lactosuria 8. Maltosuria 9. Fructosuria 10. Pentosuria. Glycogen Storage Diseases: Type # 1. von Gierke’s Disease: a. The disease is […]
Top 10 Types of Glycogen Storage Diseases
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Oxidation of Pyruvate to Acetyl-CoA
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In this article we will discuss about the Oxidation of Pyruvate to Acetyl-CoA. 1. Pyruvate oxidatively decarboxylated to acetyl-CoA (“active acetate”) before entering the citric acid cycle. 2. The reaction is catalysed by the multi-enzyme complex consisting of several different enzymes. This complex is known as pyruvate dehydrogenase complex. 3. Pyruvate is decarboxylated in the […]
Endocrine Influences on Carbohydrate Metabolism
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The following points highlight the seven major endocrine influences on metabolism of carbohydrates. The endocrine influences are: 1. Insulin 2. Adrenocortical Hormones 3. Anterior Pituitary Factors 4. Epinephrine 5. Thyroid Hormone 6. Glucagon 10. Sex Hormones. 1. Insulin: a. Causes glucose transport across cell membrane by increasing the permeability of the cells. b. Increases glycogen […]
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