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Oxidation of Pyruvate to Acetyl-CoA

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 pres­ence of thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) [...]

By |2016-07-30T17:20:06+00:00July 30, 2016|Carbohydrate Metabolism|Comments Off on Oxidation of Pyruvate to Acetyl-CoA
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Endocrine Influences on Carbohydrate Metabolism

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 formation in liver and muscle [...]

By |2016-07-30T17:20:05+00:00July 30, 2016|Carbohydrate Metabolism|Comments Off on Endocrine Influences on Carbohydrate Metabolism
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