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UDP

Uridine diphosphate released when UDP-glucose donates a glucose residue.

Glycogen metabolismHomo sapiens
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Record type: molecule. Uridine diphosphate released when UDP-glucose donates a glucose residue.
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Produced inGlycogen metabolismHandled byGlycogen synthase
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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