Metabolism — Flashcards

The acetyl-CoA from acetoacetyl-CoA (ketone body metabolism) is used to generate energy via the _____

Collagenase requires _____ as a cofactor

Which cytokine(s) utilize receptor tyrosine kinase signaling pathways?_____

In total, the TCA cycle produces _____ NADH per acetyl-CoA

Which form of C3 convertase is produced via the alternative complement pathway? _____

Patients with phenylketonuria develop hypopigmentation of what brain nuclei?_____

What uncoupling agent of oxidative phosphorylation is used illicitly for weight loss? _____

What acute phase reactant is downregulated during inflammation by being internalized into macrophages to sequester iron?_____

One role of plasmin is _____ of fibrin and serum fibrinogen

Over-activity of plasmin may occur due to reduced production of _____ by the liver (e.g. cirrhosis)