IN mammalian tissues carbohydrates not only constitute the major source of energy for work and anabolic processes but also provide the precursors for the formation of essential cell constituents ...

THE breakdown of the carbohydrates found in the body, namely, glycogen and glucose, resulting in their final oxidation into carbon dioxide and water and the liberation of the energy stored in ...

UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase (UGPase) is a crucial enzyme involved in carbohydrate metabolism, particularly in the synthesis of UDP-glucose, which serves as a key precursor for various ...

The basis of the abnormalities in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in diabetes is deficient action of insulin on target tissues. Deficient insulin action results from inadequate insulin ...