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Glycogen synthase

Extends the alpha-1,4-linked glycogen chain using UDP-glucose.

Glycogen metabolismHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER2.4.1.11EC record
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Record type: enzyme. Extends the alpha-1,4-linked glycogen chain using UDP-glucose.
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HUMAN GENESGYS1Explore gene GYS2Explore gene
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Catalyzes a step inGlycogen metabolismUsesUDP-glucoseUsesGlycogenProducesGlycogenProducesUDPEncoded byGYS1Encoded byGYS2
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Glycogen-chain initiation

Glycogen synthase transfers glucose from UDP-glucose onto a primer chain.

Glycogen metabolism · irreversible
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Alpha-1,4 chain extension

Glycogen synthase extends existing chains with alpha-1,4-linked glucose residues.

Glycogen metabolism · irreversible