The page discusses key concepts in biochemistry related to oxidative phosphorylation including the roles of AMP, ADP, and ATP in regulating metabolic pathways, the coupling of electron transport to pr...The page discusses key concepts in biochemistry related to oxidative phosphorylation including the roles of AMP, ADP, and ATP in regulating metabolic pathways, the coupling of electron transport to proton translocation, and the consequences of uncoupling. It emphasizes the integration of metabolic regulation across various pathways and how mitochondria communicate with the nucleus.
The page details the regulatory mechanisms involved in gluconeogenesis, focusing on three key enzymes: pyruvate carboxylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK), and fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase....The page details the regulatory mechanisms involved in gluconeogenesis, focusing on three key enzymes: pyruvate carboxylase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK), and fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase. It discusses how these enzymes are regulated through allosteric effectors and hormonal influences. The page emphasizes the critical roles these enzymes play in controlling gluconeogenesis, thereby maintaining metabolic homeostasis by responding to cellular energy demands.
