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Gluconeogenesis

Gluconeogenesis

(Science: biochemistry) synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors, such as pyruvate, amino acids and glycerol. Takes place largely in liver and serves to maintain blood glucose under conditions of starvation or intense exercise.


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Production of Lactate

look up the cori cycle. Lactate is recycled to the liver where it can be used in gluconeogenesis to regenerate glucose...

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by smellor
Wed May 13, 2009 8:21 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Production of Lactate
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Re: Muscle Soreness- Lactic Acid?

... via anaerobic glycolysis and secreted into the blood. There, it serves as a chemical buffer. From there, it largely is used by the liver (gluconeogenesis) or the heart (oxidation). "Lactate is your friend".

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by JoB
Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:53 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Muscle Soreness- Lactic Acid?
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Re: GENE ACTIVATION

can any one give me example for cell signaling gene activation For example, cortisol. Activates gluconeogenesis genes and suppresses some immune system genes. Actually, any hormone is an intercellular message whose ultimate effect is gene activation/suppression.

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by cnite
Sat May 24, 2008 8:11 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: GENE ACTIVATION
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Clarification of the Various Metabolic Pathways

... are the ones we've studied so far: glycogen synthesis (from starch) glycogen breakdown (from hunger/fear via glucagon/epinephrine) glycolysis gluconeogenesis TCA cycle Electron Transport Chain Oxidative Phosphorylation ATP Synthesis Via Proton Gradient Here's my understanding of it so far: ...

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by seabreeze
Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:58 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clarification of the Various Metabolic Pathways
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Metabolization of fat

actually, triglycerides can be turned into glucose in human through beta-oxidation and gluconeogenesis pathway (logically). But unfortunately, degradation of fat into acetyl-CoA through beta-oxidation occurs when the level of acetyl-CoA is low, meanwhile gluconeogenesis ...

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by victor
Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:36 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Metabolization of fat
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