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What is the initial step in hepatic fructose metabolism?
What is the initial step in hepatic fructose metabolism?
- Phosphorylation by fructokinase (correct)
- Glycolysis regulation
- Conversion to glucose
- Oxidation of fructose
How does fructose bypass the major control point of glucose metabolism?
How does fructose bypass the major control point of glucose metabolism?
- By entering at the triose phosphate level (correct)
- By increasing ATP production
- By activating phosphofructokinase
- By decreasing citrate levels
Which enzyme's regulation is bypassed by fructose metabolism?
Which enzyme's regulation is bypassed by fructose metabolism?
- Phosphofructokinase (correct)
- Pyruvate kinase
- Fructokinase
- Hexokinase
Which protein is responsible for encoding the different pyruvate kinase forms in the liver and red blood cells?
Which protein is responsible for encoding the different pyruvate kinase forms in the liver and red blood cells?
What unique feature characterizes the erythrocyte PK mRNA compared to the liver PK mRNA?
What unique feature characterizes the erythrocyte PK mRNA compared to the liver PK mRNA?
What is one function of the glucose-sensing module in ChREBPα?
What is one function of the glucose-sensing module in ChREBPα?
Which post-translational modifications are identified in ChREBPα?
Which post-translational modifications are identified in ChREBPα?
What role does fructose play in hepatic lipogenesis?
What role does fructose play in hepatic lipogenesis?
What is the primary function of glucose in the body?
What is the primary function of glucose in the body?
What happens to fructose after ingestion?
What happens to fructose after ingestion?
How does the loss of ChREBP affect metabolism?
How does the loss of ChREBP affect metabolism?
What is the composition of sucrose?
What is the composition of sucrose?
What role do heterotrophs play in the carbon cycle?
What role do heterotrophs play in the carbon cycle?
Which of the following statements about fructose is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about fructose is incorrect?
What relationship is indicated between sugar consumption and metabolic diseases?
What relationship is indicated between sugar consumption and metabolic diseases?
Why is the regulation of pyruvate kinase important?
Why is the regulation of pyruvate kinase important?
What is the primary consequence of ChREBPβ being transcribed from alternative promoter 1b?
What is the primary consequence of ChREBPβ being transcribed from alternative promoter 1b?
Which chromatin state is characterized by preventing transcription factor binding?
Which chromatin state is characterized by preventing transcription factor binding?
How does ChREBP contribute to metabolic syndrome related to fatty liver disease?
How does ChREBP contribute to metabolic syndrome related to fatty liver disease?
What effect does ChREBP inhibition have in ob/ob mice?
What effect does ChREBP inhibition have in ob/ob mice?
What is currently unknown regarding the relationship between ChREBPα and ChREBPβ?
What is currently unknown regarding the relationship between ChREBPα and ChREBPβ?
What is the primary function of transcription factors in gene expression?
What is the primary function of transcription factors in gene expression?
What is the suggested contribution of de novo lipogenesis in patients with NAFLD?
What is the suggested contribution of de novo lipogenesis in patients with NAFLD?
What is the role of chromatin state in transcriptional activation?
What is the role of chromatin state in transcriptional activation?
What effect does the deficiency of carbohydrate response element-binding protein (ChREBP) have on lipogenesis?
What effect does the deficiency of carbohydrate response element-binding protein (ChREBP) have on lipogenesis?
Which parameter showed a significant change in plasma insulin levels between WT and ChREBP−/− mice?
Which parameter showed a significant change in plasma insulin levels between WT and ChREBP−/− mice?
What was the liver weight of ChREBP−/− mice on a high-starch diet?
What was the liver weight of ChREBP−/− mice on a high-starch diet?
How did plasma glucose levels differ between WT and ChREBP−/− mice on a standard rodent chow diet?
How did plasma glucose levels differ between WT and ChREBP−/− mice on a standard rodent chow diet?
Which outcome was significant regarding liver glycogen levels in WT versus ChREBP−/− mice?
Which outcome was significant regarding liver glycogen levels in WT versus ChREBP−/− mice?
In the measurements taken, which parameter did NOT show a significant difference when comparing WT and ChREBP−/− mice?
In the measurements taken, which parameter did NOT show a significant difference when comparing WT and ChREBP−/− mice?
What change occurs in the plasma free fatty acid (FFA) levels due to ChREBP deficiency?
What change occurs in the plasma free fatty acid (FFA) levels due to ChREBP deficiency?
What was the expected outcome in the liver triglyceride levels of ChREBP−/− mice on a high-starch diet?
What was the expected outcome in the liver triglyceride levels of ChREBP−/− mice on a high-starch diet?
What effect does the absence of ChREBP have on glucose levels in mouse livers on a high-starch diet?
What effect does the absence of ChREBP have on glucose levels in mouse livers on a high-starch diet?
Which metabolite had the highest increase in concentration in ChREBP−/− mice compared to wild-type on a standard diet?
Which metabolite had the highest increase in concentration in ChREBP−/− mice compared to wild-type on a standard diet?
What was the observed consequence of ChREBP deficiency in mice when they were unable to ingest sucrose?
What was the observed consequence of ChREBP deficiency in mice when they were unable to ingest sucrose?
How did ChREBP deficiency affect pyruvate levels in wild-type and ChREBP−/− mice on a high-starch diet?
How did ChREBP deficiency affect pyruvate levels in wild-type and ChREBP−/− mice on a high-starch diet?
What does the ratio of pyruvate to PEP indicate in the context of ChREBP deficiency?
What does the ratio of pyruvate to PEP indicate in the context of ChREBP deficiency?
Which metabolic function is primarily affected by ChREBP deficiency?
Which metabolic function is primarily affected by ChREBP deficiency?
Which statement about glucose levels in mice fed a standard diet is accurate?
Which statement about glucose levels in mice fed a standard diet is accurate?
What is the impact of sucrose digestion on glucose and fructose generation in mice?
What is the impact of sucrose digestion on glucose and fructose generation in mice?
Study Notes
Carbon Cycle
- Animals contribute to the carbon cycle by consuming sugars and releasing CO2.
- Animals cannot synthesize their own sugars, they consume plant-derived sugars for energy and biosynthesis.
Sugars
- Sucrose, the main sugar in plants, is comprised of equal parts glucose and fructose.
- Glucose is the primary sugar in animals and is used for energy and synthesis in most tissues.
- Fructose is found in small quantities, but it serves as a signal of sugar intake.
Fructose Metabolism
- Fructose is rapidly cleared through the intestines and liver.
- Fructose bypasses major control points in glucose metabolism, leading to an unregulated source of glycerol-3-phosphate and acetyl-CoA for lipid synthesis.
Pyruvate Kinase (PK)
- Two forms of PK are encoded by the same gene (PKLR) with differences due to differential transcription.
- The liver and red blood cell forms have different promoters:
- Red blood cell (R-PK) promoter is active only in erythrocytes due to a strong enhancer element.
- Liver (L-PK) promoter is active in liver and beta cells
- Erythrocyte PK mRNA includes exon 1, while liver PK mRNA includes exon 2.
- The R-PK protein is 574 amino acids long, L-PK protein is 543 amino acids.
- PK is regulated by transcription and phosphorylation.
ChREBP
- ChREBP is a transcription factor that regulates pathways for glycolysis and fat synthesis.
- ChREBP has two isoforms: α and β
- ChREBPα regulates gene expression through binding to ChoRE sequences.
- ChREBP is activated by high carbohydrate diets.
- ChREBPβ is shorter and lacks domains needed for glucose sensing.
- ChREBPα regulates ChREBPβ.
Metabolic Dysfunction
- ChREBP deficiency impairs glucose tolerance leading to hypothermia and death in mice.
- Mice lacking ChREBP are unable to metabolize fructose.
- ChREBP deficiency leads to lower levels of fatty acid synthesis.
NAFLD
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is linked to metabolic syndrome.
- ChREBP and SREBP-1c activation contribute to increased lipogenesis in insulin-resistant states.
- In obese mice, ChREBP inhibition through RNAi or genetic ablation reverses hepatic steatosis.
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Explore the intricate interactions between animals and the carbon cycle, focusing on the metabolism of sugars like glucose and fructose. This quiz delves into the biochemical pathways and enzymatic functions, particularly highlighting pyruvate kinase. Test your knowledge on how these processes contribute to energy production and lipid synthesis.
