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Glycogen breakdown (glycogenolysis)

Proteins (13)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Glycogen phosphorylase, brain formEC 2.4.1.1Homo sapiens (human)
Glycogen debranching enzymeGlycogen debrancherHomo sapiens (human)
Phosphorylase b kinase gamma catalytic chain, skeletal muscle/heart isoformPHK-gamma-M; EC 2.7.11.19; Phosphorylase kinase subunit gamma-1; Serine/threonine-protein kinase PHKG1; 2.7.11.1; 2.7.11.26Homo sapiens (human)
Phosphorylase b kinase regulatory subunit alpha, skeletal muscle isoformPhosphorylase kinase alpha M subunitHomo sapiens (human)
Glycogen phosphorylase, liver formEC 2.4.1.1Homo sapiens (human)
Calmodulin-1Homo sapiens (human)
Glycogen phosphorylase, muscle formEC 2.4.1.1; MyophosphorylaseHomo sapiens (human)
Phosphorylase b kinase gamma catalytic chain, liver/testis isoformPHK-gamma-LT; PHK-gamma-T; EC 2.7.11.19; PSK-C3; Phosphorylase kinase subunit gamma-2Homo sapiens (human)
Phosphorylase b kinase regulatory subunit alpha, liver isoformPhosphorylase kinase alpha L subunitHomo sapiens (human)
Phosphorylase b kinase regulatory subunit betaPhosphorylase kinase subunit betaHomo sapiens (human)
Glycogenin-2GN-2; GN2; EC 2.4.1.186Homo sapiens (human)
Glycogenin-1GN-1; GN1; EC 2.4.1.186Homo sapiens (human)
Phosphoglucomutase-1PGM 1; EC 5.4.2.2; Glucose phosphomutase 1Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (9)

CompoundDescription
CalciumA basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes.
ManganeseA trace element with atomic symbol Mn, atomic number 25, and atomic weight 54.94. It is concentrated in cell mitochondria, mostly in the pituitary gland, liver, pancreas, kidney, and bone, influences the synthesis of mucopolysaccharides, stimulates hepatic synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids, and is a cofactor in many enzymes, including arginase and alkaline phosphatase in the liver. (From AMA Drug Evaluations Annual 1992, p2035)
Orthophosphate
adenosine diphosphateAdenosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). An adenine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety at the 5'-position.
MagnesiumA metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
adenosine monophosphateAdenine nucleotide containing one phosphate group esterified to the sugar moiety in the 2'-, 3'-, or 5'-position.
adenosine triphosphateAn adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.
glucoseA primary source of energy for living organisms. It is naturally occurring and is found in fruits and other parts of plants in its free state. It is used therapeutically in fluid and nutrient replacement.