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GYS2

GYS2 contributes to Glycogen synthase.

Glycogen metabolismHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER2998NCBI Gene record
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Record type: gene. GYS2 contributes to Glycogen synthase.
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This gene contributes to GYS2Its enzyme and pathway connections are listed below.

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Encodes an enzyme componentGlycogen synthase
STRUCTURED REACTIONS

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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