Metabolism & Pathways

Biochemistry of Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are essential biomolecules that serve as a major source of energy and play vital roles in various biological processes. Understanding their Biochemistry of Carbohydrates

Fructose Metabolism: Pathways and Clinical Implications

Fructose, a common sugar found in fruits, honey, and corn syrup, undergoes unique metabolic processes in the body. This article delves into Fructose Metabolism: Pathways and Clinical Implications

Glycogenolysis

Glycogenolysis is a vital process in the body that is responsible for breaking down glycogen, a complex carbohydrate stored in the liver Glycogenolysis

Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Pentose Phosphate pathway

The Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP) AKA Hexose Monophosphate Shunt (HMP Shunt) sounds complicated. But, it’s a series of chemical reactions that cells Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Gluconeogenesis

Gluconeogenesis is the process by which glucose is synthesized from non-carbohydrate precursors under fasting conditions. The three main precursors for this process Gluconeogenesis

Electron Transport Chain

electron transport chain

The electron transport chain (ETC) is a series of protein complexes that are responsible for the production of energy in the form Electron Transport Chain

Kreb’s Cycle

Kreb's cycle

The Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid cycle or the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, is a vital part of cellular Kreb’s Cycle

Glycogenesis

glycogenesis

Glycogenesis is the process by which glucose is stored in the form of glycogen, mainly in the liver and muscle. The glycogen Glycogenesis

Fates of Pyruvate

Fates of Pyruvate

This Article Discusses the different chemical pathways pyruvate can enter after glycolysis, and the conditions in which each reaction happens

Glycolysis

Glycolysis featured image

Glycolysis is a fundamental metabolic pathway that is essential for the production of energy in the body. Glycolysis is the process of Glycolysis

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