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Glycogen Storage and breakdown
Glycogen storage and breakdown
How cells build glycogen from glucose and break it down when glucose or energy is needed.
Overview
EXPLORE BY LEVELThe liver and muscles can store A simple sugar cells can use as a source of energy and as a starting material for other molecules. in a branched molecule called glycogen. They break glycogen down when the body needs fuel, but muscle mainly uses its own store locally.
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Research Claims
Glycogen turnover is regulated by reciprocal control of synthase and phosphorylase through phosphorylation, allostery, and hormonal signaling. Tissue-specific transport and enzyme expression determine its physiological contribution.