Pentose Phosphate Pathway [pentózofosfátový cyklus]
- Terms
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hexosamonofosfátový zkrat
pentosafosfátová dráha
pentosafosfátový zkrat
pentosová dráha
pentosový cyklus
pentosový zkrat
pentózafosfátová dráha
pentózafosfátový cyklus
pentózová dráha
pentózový cyklus
pentózový zkrat
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Hexose Monophosphate Shunt
Pentose Phosphate Shunt
Pentose Shunt
Pentose-Phosphate Pathway
Pentosephosphate Pathway
Pentosephosphate Shunt
An oxidative decarboxylation process that converts GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE to D-ribose-5-phosphate via 6-phosphogluconate. The pentose product is used in the biosynthesis of NUCLEIC ACIDS. The generated energy is stored in the form of NADPH. This pathway is prominent in tissues which are active in the synthesis of FATTY ACIDS and STEROIDS.
- DUI
- D010427 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0016194
- Previous indexing
- Hexosephosphates (1966-1984); Pentosephosphates (1966-1984)
- History note
- 2006 (1985)
- Public note
- 2006; see PENTOSEPHOSPHATE PATHWAY 1985-2005
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