Biochem: Pathways Flashcards

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RLS of UREA cycle?

A

Co2 and NH3 with 2 ATP for form carbamoyl phosphate by carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1.

INSIDE mitochondria!

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Where are the 2 nitrogens of urea DIRECTLY from?

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NH3 and aspartate. But both are essentially from glutamate that harvests from other amino acids.

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2 transport forms of ammonia?

Which one used by brain?

A

Urea and glutamine.

Glutamine.

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Inhibitors of ala synthase

Against heme synthesis

A

Phenobarbital
Griseofulvin
Hydantoin

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Which step in heme synthesis is a ring first formed?

A

Uroporphyrinogen synthase 3

Synthesis or uroporphyrinogen 3

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What is the committed step in the formation of purines?

A

The synthesis of 5-phosphoribosylamine.

INHIBITED by amp gmp imp (parent purine) the end products

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What drug inhibits the formation of GMP from IMP thereby inhibiting rapidly proliferating b and T cells. Useful for transplants.

A

Mycophenolic acid

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What is the regulated step in pyramidine synthesis?

A

Synthesis of carbamoyl phosphate from glutamine and co2 by CPS2

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What drug inhibits the formation of dUMP to dTMP?

How about DHF to THF?

A

5FU by masquerading as fDUMP and fooling thymidylate synthase

Methotrexate

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What blocks the conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone in the steroid hormone synthesis?

A

Aminogluthetimide

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What is the most common enzyme defect in glycolysis?

A

Pyruvate kinase deficiency

Presents as chronic hemolytic anemia

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