Session 19: Carbohydrate Biosynthesis II: Gluconeogenesis

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Lecture Topics

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  • Gluconeogenic (GNG) Precursors
  • GNG Pathway Overview
  • Mechanisms of GNG Enzymes
  • GNG Pathway Details

Readings

  • Chapter 16: Glycogen Metabolism and Gluconeogenesis
    • Gluconeogenesis

Lecture Video: Carbohydrate Biosynthesis II: Gluconeogenesis

This video focuses on gluconeogenesis (GNG) -- the synthesis of glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors. Professor Essigmann explains why this process is particularly important to organs of the body that require glucose as their primary metabolic fuel.

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Problem Set & Solutions

Problem Solving Video: Problem Set 10, Problem 3: Gluconeogenesis

Gluconeogenesis is a spontaneous process that involves the synthesis of glucose from non-sugar precursors. In this problem, Dr. Fedeles examines the mechanisms of gluconeogenesis, which require several steps of glycolysis to run in the reverse direction.

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