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Glycogenesis is the conversion of [[Glycogen|glycogen]] to [[ | Glycogenesis is the conversion of [[Glycogen|glycogen]] to [[Glucose|glucose]] using energy from [[ATP|ATP]]. This occurs when there is excess glucose present in the [[Blood|blood]]. As blood passes through the [[Pancreas|pancreas]], the excess glucose stimulates the production of the [[Hormones|hormone]] [[Insulin|insulin]] which in turn stimulates the conversion of glucose to glycogen for storage in [[Hepatocytes|liver cells]] and [[Smooth muscle cells|muscle cells]]. | ||
The multistep process involves a series of [[Enzymes|enzymes]] and intermediate products to ensure the addition of glucose molecules to glycogen chains which can then be stored<ref>http://themedicalbiochemistrypage.org/glycogen.php</ref>. | The multistep process involves a series of [[Enzymes|enzymes]] and intermediate products to ensure the addition of glucose molecules to glycogen chains which can then be stored<ref>http://themedicalbiochemistrypage.org/glycogen.php</ref>. | ||
Revision as of 15:28, 20 October 2015
Glycogenesis is the conversion of glycogen to glucose using energy from ATP. This occurs when there is excess glucose present in the blood. As blood passes through the pancreas, the excess glucose stimulates the production of the hormone insulin which in turn stimulates the conversion of glucose to glycogen for storage in liver cells and muscle cells.
The multistep process involves a series of enzymes and intermediate products to ensure the addition of glucose molecules to glycogen chains which can then be stored[1].
Also see: Gluconeogenesis and Glycolysis.