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Overview of Gluconeogenesis

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What is the primary function of gluconeogenesis?

  • Synthesis of carbohydrates from noncarbohydrate precursors (correct)
  • Conversion of glucose into glycogen
  • Utilization of glucose for energy in muscles
  • The breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose

    • Under normal conditions, which organ is primarily responsible for gluconeogenesis?

  • Pancreas
  • Liver (correct)
  • Heart
  • Skeletal Muscle

    • Which of the following compounds does NOT serve as a gluconeogenic precursor?

  • Acetoacetate (correct)
  • Glycerol
  • Alanine
  • Lactate

    • In which state might the kidneys contribute significantly to gluconeogenesis, potentially up to 50%?

    <p>Starvation or metabolic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in the gluconeogenic pathway involves the conversion of oxaloacetate (OAA) to phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP)?

    <p>Cytosolic OAA decarboxylation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major hormonal regulator of gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Glucagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes is essential for maintaining glucose levels in the postprandial state?

    <p>Liver glycogen breakdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a necessary step in the gluconeogenic pathway following the conversion of F1,6-BP?

    <p>Dephosphorylation to F6P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of glycerol in gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Source of glucose through its backbone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of alanine in anaerobic metabolism during the Cori cycle?

    <p>To shuttle lactate from muscle to liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT influence the direction of the lactate to pyruvate conversion?

    <p>Insulin levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the pyruvate dehydrogenase reaction?

    <p>It leads to the formation of acetyl CoA from pyruvate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net ATP yield from one glucose molecule during anaerobic metabolism in muscles?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the conversion of lactate into pyruvate primarily occur?

    <p>In the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic pathway does pyruvate enter after its conversion into acetyl CoA?

    <p>TCA (Krebs) cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tissue is primarily responsible for gluconeogenesis from lactate?

    <p>Liver tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition favors the conversion of lactate to pyruvate in gluconeogenesis?

    <p>Low NADH levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between lactate and pyruvate in the context of anaerobic metabolism?

    <p>Pyruvate is converted to lactate during high-intensity exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driver of cytosolic OAA decarboxylation?

    <p>GTP hydrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme catalyzes the decarboxylation and phosphorylation of OAA in the cytosol?

    <p>PEP carboxykinase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the activation of PEP carboxykinase?

    <p>Mn++</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of fructose 1,6-biphosphatase in gluconeogenesis?

    <p>It is an allosteric enzyme that bypasses PFK-1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following signals an energy-poor state and inhibits fructose 1,6-biphosphatase?

    <p>Elevated AMP levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does citrate affect gluconeogenesis?

    <p>It stimulates gluconeogenesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conversion from PEP to F1,6BP in gluconeogenesis analogous to?

    <p>The reactions that occur in glycolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does fructose 2,6-bisphosphate have in gluconeogenesis?

    <p>It inhibits gluconeogenesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pyruvate carboxylase in gluconeogenesis?

    <p>To convert pyruvate to oxaloacetate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme catalyzes the conversion of fructose 6-phosphate to glucose 6-phosphate?

    <p>Glucose 6-Phosphatase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about glucose 6-phosphatase is true?

    <p>It is exclusively found in gluconeogenic cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of glucose 6-phosphate translocase?

    <p>To transport glucose 6-phosphate across the endoplasmic reticulum membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can muscle cells not provide blood glucose through gluconeogenesis?

    <p>They do not have glucose 6-phosphatase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT typically associated with the condition outlined in the case presentation?

    <p>Impaired vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of glycogen storage diseases, what does Type Ia refer to?

    <p>Deficiency of glucose 6-phosphatase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key treatment mentioned for the condition described?

    <p>Therapeutic doses of biotin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the case, which of the following conditions is most likely to worsen without treatment?

    <p>Metabolic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the reverse of the glycolytic pathway differ from gluconeogenesis?

    <p>It is controlled by the same set of enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical sign correlates with developmental issues and seizures in the provided case?

    <p>Persistent metabolic acidosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes gluconeogenesis from glycolysis at the enzymatic level?

    <p>Certain enzymes in gluconeogenesis are different from those in glycolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metabolic process cannot yield glucose from muscle glycogen due to the absence of glucose 6-phosphatase?

    <p>Gluconeogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 2 year old male’s poor growth and repeated seizures are likely manifestations of which condition?

    <p>Metabolic disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could potentially be an early sign of the condition in the case of the young male patient?

    <p>Erythematous rash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of the lack of glucose 6-phosphatase in patients with Type Ia glycogen storage disease?

    <p>Reduced glucose production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what manner does the energy requirement for gluconeogenesis compare to glycolysis?

    <p>Gluconeogenesis requires more energy than glycolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Gluconeogenesis

    • Gluconeogenesis synthesizes carbohydrates from noncarbohydrate precursors.
    • Primarily occurs in the liver (85-95% of glucose production) and kidneys (10% during normal conditions), with potential kidney contribution of up to 50% during starvation.
    • Small intestinal epithelial cells contribute about 5% in some scenarios.

    Substrates

    • Key gluconeogenic precursors include:
      • Lactate
      • Pyruvate
      • Alanine
      • Glycerol (from triglycerides)

    Gluconeogenic Pathway

    • Involves several key steps:
      • Pyruvate Carboxylation: Converts pyruvate to oxaloacetate (OAA).
      • OAA Transport to Cytosol: OAA transported to cytosol for further processing.
      • Cytosolic OAA Decarboxylation: Converts OAA to phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) catalyzed by PEP carboxykinase (PEPCK).
      • Conversion of PEP to Fructose 1,6-Bisphosphate (F1,6-BP): Reversal of glycolysis, employing the same enzymes.
      • Fructose 1,6-Bisphosphate Dephosphorylation: Catalyzed by fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase, bypassing the irreversible phosphofructokinase-1 (PFK-1) reaction.
      • Conversion of Fructose 6-Phosphate (F6P) to Glucose 6-Phosphate (G6P): Reverse of glycolytic process.
      • Glucose 6-Phosphate Dephosphorylation: Enzymes involved include glucose 6-phosphate translocase and glucose 6-phosphatase.

    Regulation of Gluconeogenesis

    • Hormonal Regulation:
      • Elevated AMP levels inhibit fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase, signaling low energy states.
      • Citrate stimulates gluconeogenesis.
    • Fructose 2,6-Bisphosphate: Plays a regulatory role by controlling enzymatic activities within the pathway.

    Alanine and the Cori Cycle

    • In the Cori cycle, lactate is shuttled from exercising muscles to the liver to aid anaerobic metabolism.
    • Muscle anaerobic metabolism yields 2 net ATP and 2 pyruvate per glucose molecule.
    • Lactate is converted back to pyruvate in the liver through lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), which depends on NAD/NADH and lactate/pyruvate ratios.

    Ketogenic Compounds

    • Pyruvate is irreversibly converted to acetyl CoA, which cannot be used for gluconeogenesis, leading to the formation of compounds like acetoacetate.
    • Four alternate reactions favor glucose synthesis circumventing the pyruvate dehydrogenase irreversible step.

    Enzymatic Roles and Disorders

    • Glucose 6-phosphatase deficiency causes Type Ia glycogen storage disease, preventing muscle cells from converting glycogen to blood glucose.
    • Regulatory enzymes in gluconeogenesis are crucial for maintaining glucose homeostasis, with deficiency impacts evident in metabolic disorders.

    Clinical Presentation

    • A case of severe lactic acidosis in a 2-year-old highlights potential developmental issues and metabolic disturbances associated with gluconeogenesis regulation.

    Summary

    • Gluconeogenesis shares common reactions with glycolysis but is regulated differently.
    • Key enzymes distinguish pathways, impacting energy levels, substrate availability, and hormonal influence.

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    This quiz covers the process of gluconeogenesis, the synthesis of carbohydrates from noncarbohydrate precursors. It highlights the key substrates involved, the primary organs contributing to glucose production, and the various steps in the gluconeogenic pathway. Test your understanding of this critical metabolic process!

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