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Phenomena and Processes [G] » Chemical Phenomena [G02] » Biochemical Phenomena » Carbohydrate Metabolism » Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Metabolism [G03] » Carbohydrate Metabolism » Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Metabolism [G03] » Energy Metabolism » Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Metabolism [G03] » Metabolic Networks and Pathways » Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Description
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. MeSH
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