The following points highlight the seven major inborn errors of metabolism. The inborn errors are: 1. Phenylketonuria (PKU) 2. Galactosemia 3. Refsum's Disease 4. Maple-Syrup Urine Disease 5. Fructose Intolerance 6. Von Gierke's Disease 7. Hyperlipidemia. Metabolism: Inborn Error # 1. Phenylketonuria (PKU): PKU occurs due to a defect in the metabolism of amino acid phenylalanine. The affected children show [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Regulation and Renal Threshold for Blood Glucose. Regulation of the Blood Glucose: The stable blood glucose level is maintained by the role of liver, skeletal muscle, kidney, muscular exercise and hormones. Role of Liver: 1. Liver is the pivot of carbohydrate metabolism of the whole body. The presence of glucose-6-phosphatase in the [...]
The following points highlight the six main processes for metabolism of carbohydrates in mammalian organism. The processes are: 1. Glycogenesis 2. Glycogenolysis 3. Glycolysis 4. Citric Acid Cycle In Mitochondri 5. Neoglucogenesis 6. Hexose Monophosphate Shunt. Carbohydrate Metabolism Process # 1. Glycogenesis: a. Glucose is first phosphorylated to glucose- 6-phosphate by the enzyme hexokinase and glucokinase in presence of the [...]