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Glycogenesis

Pathway by which glucose is converted to glycogen.

Synthesis of glycogen from glucose, using UDP-glucose, glycogenin, glycogen synthase, and branching enzyme. Stimulated by insulin in liver and muscle.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Synthesis of glycogen from glucose, using UDP-glucose, glycogenin, glycogen synthase, and branching enzyme. Stimulated by insulin in liver and muscle.

Related terms

Glycogenolysis, Insulin