Glycogen: Quick Facts

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A biochemical pathway diagram showing the catabolism and biosynthesis of glucose and glycogen, with glucose breakdown reactions on the left and synthesis reactions on the right, interconnected by labeled arrows and chemical intermediates.

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Topics

glycogen storage disease Glycogenolysis McArdle disease Glycogenesis von Gierke’s disease Andersen’s disease Pompe’s disease Hers’ disease Forbes’ disease homopolysaccharide Starch Pectin Cellulose Inulin Chitin Hemicellulose

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Claude Bernard

Claude Bernard

French scientist