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Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biochemistry

Unlocking the Mystery: Acetyl CoA Conversion in Cellular Processes

In the cytosol, acetyl CoA is converted to ___, a three-carbon compound. malonyl CoA In the cytosol, Acetyl CoA is converted to “acetyl-CoA” or “acetyl-coenzyme A” (the...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

Glycolysis: The Essential Metabolic Pathway for Cellular Respiration and ATP Production

Glycolysis first step in releasing the energy of glucose, in which a molecule of glucose is broken into two molecules of pyruvate Glycolysis is a metabolic pathway...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

Exploring the Importance of Hexokinase Enzyme in Regulating Glucose Utilization for Cellular Metabolism

Hexokinase Phosphorylates Glc to Glc6PThe enzymes that catalyzes the phosphorylation of glucose to form glucose-6-phosphate in the first step of glycolysis. This is one of the ain...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

The Essential Role of Phosphoglucoisomerase (PGI) in Cellular Energy Production and Metabolism

phosphoglucoisomerase Isomerizes glucose-6-phosphate to fructose-6-phosphate Phosphoglucoisomerase (PGI) is an enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of glucose-6-phosphate (G6P) and fructose-6-phosphate (F6P) in the glycolytic pathway. This enzyme is...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

Exploring the Regulation of Phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) in Glycolysis: Allosteric Effectors, Phosphorylation/Dephosphorylation, and Gene Expression

Phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) phosphorylates fructose-6-phosphate to fructose 1,6-bisphosphate- commitment step of glycolysis- activated by AMP and fructose 2,6-bisphosphate- inhibited by ATP and citrate-heavily regulated Phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) is a...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

The Crucial Role of Aldolase Enzymes in Glycolytic Pathway for Energy Production and the Impact of their Dysfunction on Metabolic Disorders

Aldolase Cleaves fructose 1,6-bisphosphate to dihydroxyacetone phosphate and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate Aldolase is a class of enzymes that is responsible for catalyzing the conversion of fructose 1,6-bisphosphate (F1,6BP)...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

The Role of Triose Phosphate Isomerase (TPI) in Glycolysis and Cellular Metabolism Regulation

triose phosphate isomerase Interconverts dihydroxyacetone phosphate and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate Triose phosphate isomerase (TPI) is an enzyme that catalyses the interconversion of dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Cell Biology

Critical Role of Glyceraldehyde-3-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (GAPDH) in Cellular Metabolism and Disease Pathways

Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase Oxidation of Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate to 1,3-bisphosphoglycerateReduction of NAD+ to NADHRequires phosphate (Pi) Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) is an important enzyme that plays a crucial role in cellular...