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Metabolism > Metabolic Networks and Pathways > Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Metabolism > Carbohydrate Metabolism > Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Chemical Phenomena > Biochemical Phenomena > Carbohydrate Metabolism > Pentose Phosphate Pathway
Metabolism > Energy Metabolism > Pentose Phosphate Pathway

Preferred term

Pentose Phosphate Pathway  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An oxidative decarboxylation process that converts GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE to D-ribose-5-phosphate via 6-phosphogluconate. The pentose product is used in the biosynthesis of NUCLEIC ACIDS. The generated energy is stored in the form of NADPH. This pathway is prominent in tissues which are active in the synthesis of FATTY ACIDS and STEROIDS.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Hexose Monophosphate Shunt
  • Pentose-Phosphate Pathway
  • Pentosephosphate Pathway
  • Pentose Phosphate Shunt
  • Pentosephosphate Shunt
  • Pentose Shunt

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LXRSKKKG-W

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