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 […]
Oxidation of Pyruvate to Acetyl-CoA
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Top 3 Sources of Blood Glucose | Carbohydrate Metabolism
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The following points highlight the top three sources of blood glucose. The sources are: 1. From Carbohydrates of the Diet 2. From Various Glucogenic Compounds 3. From Liver Glycogen by Glycogenolysis. Blood Glucose: Source # 1. From Carbohydrates of the Diet: a. Most carbohydrates in the diet after digestion form glucose, galactose or fructose which […]
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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