Lesson Outline Introduction to Pentose Phosphate Pathway Location: Cytosol of mammary glands, liver, adrenal cortex, adipose tissue, and red blood cells Connection to nucleotide synthesis and NADPH production Oxidative Phase Irreversible reactions Glucose-6-phosphate (G6P) conversion to 6-phosphogluconolactone and eventually to ribulose-5-phosphate G6P dehydrogenase: rate-limiting step Production of first NADPH 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase: conversion to ribulose-5-phosphate Production of second NADPH and carbon dioxide Non-oxidative Phase Reversible reactions Phosphopentose isomerase: conversion of ribulose-5-phosphate to ribose-5-phosphate Transketolase: conversion of ribose-5-phosphate to glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate and fructose-6-phosphate Both intermediates enter glycolysis G6PD Deficiency X-linked recessive metabolic disease Hemolytic anemia during periods of oxidative stress Decrease in NADPH and low availability of active glutathione Triggers: infections, inflammatory conditions, fava beans, and certain drugs Peripheral blood smear findings: Heinz bodies and bite cells Hemoglobinuria Prevalence in people of African, Middle Eastern, or Mediterranean descent Protection against malaria Don't stop here
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Wide Application: The AffiASSAY Glutathione Peroxidase Activity Colorimetric Assay Kit is compatible with various sample types, including cell lysates, tissue homogenates, and plasma
Biofilm formation is likely, reducing the efficacy of simple antifungal interventions
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