METABOLISM Flashcards

1
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  • Synthesis of compounds from smaller raw materials
  • Endergonic and divergent process
A

Anabolic

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  • Breakdown of larger molecules
  • Usually oxidative reactions
  • Exergonic and convergent process
  • Produces reducing equivalents and ATP mainly via the respiratory chain
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Catabolic

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3
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  • Crossroads of metabolism
  • Link between anabolic and catabolic pathways
  • Example: Citric Acid Cycle
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Amphibolic

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4
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Give examples that uses cAMP - Protein kinase A

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  • Glucagon
  • Epinephrine (β, α2)
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5
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Give examples that use IP3 / DAG - Protein kinase C

A

Epinephrine (A1)

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Give examples that use cGMP - Protein kinase G

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ANP, Nitric oxide (NO)

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Give examples that use Tyrosine kinase and JAK-STAT

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  • Insulin
  • Insulin-like growth factor
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Give examples that use Intracelluar messenger

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Glucocorticoids, thyroid hormones

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