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What is the primary role of glutathione in red blood cells?
What is the primary role of glutathione in red blood cells?
Which form of G6PD deficiency is characterized by normal enzyme stability but low activity levels?
Which form of G6PD deficiency is characterized by normal enzyme stability but low activity levels?
What is the outcome of the oxidation of sulfhydryl groups in proteins?
What is the outcome of the oxidation of sulfhydryl groups in proteins?
What happens to G6PD enzyme activity in the oldest red blood cells?
What happens to G6PD enzyme activity in the oldest red blood cells?
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Which factors can compromise the glutathione defense system in G6PD deficiency?
Which factors can compromise the glutathione defense system in G6PD deficiency?
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What role does NADPH oxidase play in the immune response?
What role does NADPH oxidase play in the immune response?
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Which components are present in the subunits of NADPH oxidase?
Which components are present in the subunits of NADPH oxidase?
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What is one consequence of a genetic deficiency in NADPH oxidase?
What is one consequence of a genetic deficiency in NADPH oxidase?
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How is NADPH oxidase activated in the immune response?
How is NADPH oxidase activated in the immune response?
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What type of infections are typically associated with Chronic Granulomatosis?
What type of infections are typically associated with Chronic Granulomatosis?
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During the respiratory burst, what is formed from the transfer of electrons via NADPH?
During the respiratory burst, what is formed from the transfer of electrons via NADPH?
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What is a major result of phagocytosis by immune cells?
What is a major result of phagocytosis by immune cells?
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Which factor regulates the activity of NADPH oxidase?
Which factor regulates the activity of NADPH oxidase?
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What does the formation of granulomas typically indicate in immune response?
What does the formation of granulomas typically indicate in immune response?
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Which of the following is a correct sequence of events involving NADPH oxidase?
Which of the following is a correct sequence of events involving NADPH oxidase?
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Which enzyme is responsible for transferring a 3-carbon unit from sedoheptulose 5-phosphate to G3P?
Which enzyme is responsible for transferring a 3-carbon unit from sedoheptulose 5-phosphate to G3P?
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What is the primary role of ribose 5-phosphate in cellular processes?
What is the primary role of ribose 5-phosphate in cellular processes?
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Which compound is produced alongside NADPH through the conversion of glucose 6-phosphate?
Which compound is produced alongside NADPH through the conversion of glucose 6-phosphate?
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Which of the following reactions does NOT involve the enzyme transketolase?
Which of the following reactions does NOT involve the enzyme transketolase?
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What is the stoichiometric outcome of the pentose phosphate pathway starting from glucose 6-phosphate?
What is the stoichiometric outcome of the pentose phosphate pathway starting from glucose 6-phosphate?
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In a situation where there is a high demand for NADPH, which pathway is likely to be favored?
In a situation where there is a high demand for NADPH, which pathway is likely to be favored?
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What essential element is required by Glutathione Peroxidase for its function?
What essential element is required by Glutathione Peroxidase for its function?
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Which of the following statements is false regarding erythrose 4-phosphate?
Which of the following statements is false regarding erythrose 4-phosphate?
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Which of the following best describes the role of glutathione in detoxifying H2O2?
Which of the following best describes the role of glutathione in detoxifying H2O2?
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What is a significant difference between transaldolase and transketolase in the pentose phosphate pathway?
What is a significant difference between transaldolase and transketolase in the pentose phosphate pathway?
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Which substrate is formed from the combination of xylulose 5-phosphate and erythrose 4-phosphate?
Which substrate is formed from the combination of xylulose 5-phosphate and erythrose 4-phosphate?
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What is the chemical composition of reduced glutathione?
What is the chemical composition of reduced glutathione?
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Which reactive oxygen species is formed from the partial reduction of molecular O2?
Which reactive oxygen species is formed from the partial reduction of molecular O2?
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What process regenerates reduced glutathione after it has been oxidized?
What process regenerates reduced glutathione after it has been oxidized?
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What type of reaction does Glutathione Peroxidase primarily carry out?
What type of reaction does Glutathione Peroxidase primarily carry out?
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What is the product of oxidized glutathione undergoing reaction with other thiol groups?
What is the product of oxidized glutathione undergoing reaction with other thiol groups?
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Which of the following radicals is least likely to form during the partial reduction of O2?
Which of the following radicals is least likely to form during the partial reduction of O2?
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What structural feature of reduced glutathione allows it to fulfill its function as an antioxidant?
What structural feature of reduced glutathione allows it to fulfill its function as an antioxidant?
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What is the main method by which glutathione detoxifies reactive oxygen species?
What is the main method by which glutathione detoxifies reactive oxygen species?
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What is a consequence of decreased G6PD activity in red blood cells?
What is a consequence of decreased G6PD activity in red blood cells?
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Which of the following mutations would most likely show an alteration in kinetic properties?
Which of the following mutations would most likely show an alteration in kinetic properties?
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How does hemolysis correlate with G6PD activity in patients?
How does hemolysis correlate with G6PD activity in patients?
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What effect does impaired NADPH formation have on red blood cells?
What effect does impaired NADPH formation have on red blood cells?
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What is a result of increased resistance to Falciparum malaria linked to G6PD mutations?
What is a result of increased resistance to Falciparum malaria linked to G6PD mutations?
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Which factor does NOT affect the severity of the disease connected to G6PD deficiency?
Which factor does NOT affect the severity of the disease connected to G6PD deficiency?
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What structural aspect of an enzyme's active site is indicated in the content?
What structural aspect of an enzyme's active site is indicated in the content?
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Which of the following describes the impact of decreased stability of red blood cells due to G6PD mutations?
Which of the following describes the impact of decreased stability of red blood cells due to G6PD mutations?
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Which biochemical factor is primarily affected by decreased G6PD activity?
Which biochemical factor is primarily affected by decreased G6PD activity?
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How does the failure to maintain adequate reduced glutathione levels impact red blood cells?
How does the failure to maintain adequate reduced glutathione levels impact red blood cells?
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Study Notes
Formation of Ribose 5-Phosphate
- Ribose 5-phosphate synthesizes from the transfer of a 3-carbon unit from sedoheptulose 5-phosphate to glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate (G3P).
- Key intermediates include fructose-6-phosphate and erythrose-4-phosphate.
- Enzyme involved: transaldolase, which does not require cofactors.
- Xylulose 5-phosphate and erythrose 4-phosphate are converted to fructose 6-phosphate (F6P) and G3P using TPP-dependent transketolase.
Summary of Reactions
- Stoichiometry: 3 G6P + 6 NADP+ → 2 F6P + 3 CO2 + G3P + 6 NADPH + 6 H+.
Regulation of the Pathway
- Glutathione Peroxidase:
- A selenium-requiring enzyme that reduces hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to detoxify it.
- Reduces oxidized glutathione (GSSG) back to reduced glutathione (GSH) using NADPH.
Formation of Reactive Intermediates
- Molecular oxygen, when partially reduced, creates reactive oxygen species such as superoxide and hydrogen peroxide.
- Immune response:
- Bacteria are recognized by immune cells leading to phagocytosis and oxidation of O2 to superoxide via NADPH oxidase in white blood cells.
Genetic Deficiencies of NADPH Oxidase
- Chronic Granulomatosis:
- A severe condition leading to persistent infections and granuloma formation.
- Complications from chronic hemolysis can decrease life span.
- Some mutations do not affect enzyme structure but change kinetic properties.
Role of G6PD in RBCs
- Reduced G6PD activity results in impaired NADPH formation.
- Insufficient reduced glutathione increases oxidative stress sensitivity, leading to red blood cell instability and hemolysis.
- G6PD variants influence the severity of the condition, with class III (G6PD A-) showing moderate deficiencies in reticulocytes but not old RBCs.
Variants of G6PD Deficiency
- G6PD Mediterranean:
- Class II deficiency with normal enzyme stability but very low activity.
- Class I mutations can cause Chronic Nonspherocytic Anemia.
Hemolysis Mechanisms
- Integrity of red blood cells requires ATP, NADH, and NADPH from the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP).
- Compromised glutathione defense systems due to G6PD deficiency are particularly vulnerable to infections, drugs, and dietary factors like fava beans.
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This quiz covers the formation of Ribose 5-Phosphate, focusing on the transfer of 3-carbon units from sedoheptulose 5-phosphate to G3P. It also examines key intermediates of glycolysis such as fructose-6-phosphate and erythrose-4-phosphate, as well as the role of the enzyme transaldolase in this process.