Sugar Metabolism Flashcards
1
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Metabolic Syndrome
A
TLR5-/-. defects in TLR5 gene
2
Q
FructosURIA
A
FK def. elevated fructose bloodstream spills over into urine. BENIGN
3
Q
FructosEMIA (fructose intolerance)
A
F1P aldolase def. liver damage.
restrict glucose
4
Q
Diabetic Neuropathy
A
Sorbitol pathway active in Schwann cells. sorbitol damages Schwann cells.
5
Q
Galactosemia
A
Galactokinase def. cataracts.
6
Q
Galactose Intolerance
A
severe, failure to thrive. liver damage, mental retardation. galactose buildup leads to cataracts. Galactose is major carb in milk.
restrict galactose
