Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen (n) to glucose-1-phosphate and glycogen (n-1). Glycogen branches are catabolized by the sequential removal of glucose monomers via phosphorolysis, by the enzyme glycogen phosphorylase. ==Mechanism== The overall reaction for the breakdown of glycogen to glucose-1-phosphate is: ...
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The breaking down, or catabolism, of the polysaccharide glycogen into molecules of the sugar glucose and molecules of glucose 1-phosphate within the body by enzymes. The enzymes are controlled by nerve impulses and hormones. ... Origin: Gr. Lysis = dissolution ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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(gli″ko-jә-nol´ә-sis) the splitting up of glycogen in the liver, yielding glucose.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: glī′kō-jĕ-nol′i-sis Definitions: 1. The hydrolysis of glycogen to glucose.
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(gli;kuo-jue-nol;u1-sis) The hydrolysis of glycogen to glucose 1-phosphate, which can be converted to glucose 6-phosphate, which then may be oxidized via glycolysis or (in the liver) converted to free glucose.
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The breakdown of starch (glycogen) into glucose molecules.
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