Gluconeogenesis is the production of new glucose in the body from non-sugar sources, mainly proteins. [1] It occurs mainly in the liver and kidneys. [2]
An unrelated process, glycogenolysis, releases stored glucose very fast by breaking down glycogen in the liver. [3]
References[]
- ↑ Glycogenesis. Elmhurst College.
- ↑ Gluconeogenesis. Interactive Concepts in Biochemistry.
- ↑ Frizzell RT, Hendrick GK, Biggers DW, Lacy DB, Donahue DP, Green DR, Carr RK, Williams PE, Stevenson RW, Cherrington AD. (1998). Role of Gluconeogenesis in Sustaining Glucose Production During Hypoglycemia Caused By Continuous Insulin Infusion in Dogs. Diabetes.
More Information[]
- Illustration of metabolic paths of glucose Nussey S, Whitehead S., 2001, Endocrinology: An Integrated Approach.
- The body's flexible uses of glucose Nussey S, Whitehead S., 2001, Endocrinology: An Integrated Approach. Illustration of how glucose production is initiated.
- Interactive Concepts in Biochemistry-Gluconeogensis-Interactive Website
- Interactive Gluconeogenesis Website University of Akron
- Glucose, et. al. Clinical Chemistry