UDP-glucose
Activated glucose carrier
UDP-glucose is a nucleotide sugar that serves as a glucose donor in biochemical reactions.
It plays a central role in carbohydrate metabolism, providing the activated form of glucose needed to build glycogen, synthesize other sugars, and modify proteins and lipids.
The abbreviation stands for uridine diphosphate glucose.
Underlying supporting material
- precursorSomething that comes first
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
- cytosolCell's internal aqueous solution
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
catalysis · anabolism · intermediate · cofactor · donor
Space for keeping goods
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- muscleContractile body tissue
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
Bending something over itself
- glycoproteinProtein bonded to carbohydrates
- trimmingCutting away excess
Botanical organism
- beta-glucanGlucose polymer from grains
- rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
- GolgiProtein-processing organelle
- pectinFruit-based setting substance
Losing electrons chemically
- dehydrogenaseHydrogen-removing enzyme class
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
- conjugationVerb form variation system
- bilirubinHemoglobin degradation byproduct
substrate
Underlying supporting material
- precursorSomething that comes first
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
- cytosolCell's internal aqueous solution
enzyme · catalysis · anabolism · intermediate · cofactor · donor
storage
Space for keeping goods
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- muscleContractile body tissue
- polymerizationMonomers bonding into chains
primer · elongation · hepatocyte · granule · polysaccharide
folding
Bending something over itself
- glycoproteinProtein bonded to carbohydrates
- trimmingCutting away excess
plant
Botanical organism
- beta-glucanGlucose polymer from grains
- rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
- GolgiProtein-processing organelle
oxidation
Losing electrons chemically
- dehydrogenaseHydrogen-removing enzyme class
- detoxificationRemoving harmful substances internally
- conjugationVerb form variation system
- glycobiologyN-acetylglucosamine, N-glycan, deglycosylation, glycosyltransferases, lectins
- glycogen metabolismdebranching enzyme
- Nucleotide Sugars
- metabolitespyruvate, lactate, citrate, acetyl-CoA, alpha-ketoglutarate
- Sugar Phosphates
- Cofactorscoenzyme, NADH, FAD, biotin, thiamine