Glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3) was initially described as a key enzyme involved in glycogen metabolism ... Figure 1: The signalling pathway by which insulin inhibits GSK3 and contributes ...

catabolic – this type of pathway releases energy and is used to break down large molecules into smaller ones (degradation). An example of an anabolic reaction is the synthesis of glycogen from ...

Methods: Glycogen content and activity of muscle enzymes with regulatory functions in glycogen synthesis were examined. Results: Testosterone treatment increased glycogen content of extensor digitorum ...

Metabolism close metabolismAll the chemical ... All cells require glucose for respiration. Animals can convert glycogen into glucose when they need a short term supply of energy and they have ...