GeneGENE RECORD

PYGM

PYGM contributes to Glycogen phosphorylase.

Glycogen metabolismHomo sapiens
REFERENCE IDENTIFIER5837NCBI Gene record
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Record type: gene. PYGM contributes to Glycogen phosphorylase.
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This gene contributes to PYGMIts enzyme and pathway connections are listed below.

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Phosphorolysis of glycogen

Glycogen phosphorylase releases glucose 1-phosphate from non-reducing chain ends.

Glycogen metabolism · irreversible