Pentose Phosphate Shunt Flashcards by Emilee Gwyn | Brainscape

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FUNCTIONS OF PENTOSE PHOSPHATE SHUNT

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Synthesis of Pentoses

- Provide NADPH.H+

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key enzyme

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G6PDH

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G6PDH

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irreversible

induced by: insulin

inhibited by: NADPH, fatty acids

activated by: NADP

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reversible steps require what

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transketolase requires thiamine (B1)

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G6PDH deficiency

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hemolytic anemia

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