Metabolism — Flashcards

Tyrosine is converted to _____ via the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase (with tetrahydrobiopterin as a cofactor)

In the muscle, amino acids transfer their NH3 group to _____, forming glutamate and α-ketoacids

Leydig cells do not contain the steroid hormone enzymes _____ or _____ and, therefore, cannot synthesize glucocorticoids or mineralocorticoids

Orotic aciduria is treated with UMP or _____ to bypass the mutated enzyme

Which "Tender Loving Care for Nancy" cofactor is inhibited by arsenic? _____

Glucagon, cortisol, and epinephrine induce _____ leading to phosphorylation of _____ / threonine residues of the insulin receptor and IRS-1

Malignant carcinoid syndrome is characterized by increased metabolism of the amino acid _____

FADH2 electrons (e.g., from the TCA cycle) are transferred to _____ of the ETC, also known as succinate dehydrogenase

Von Gierke disease is also known as glycogen storage disease type _____

TSH increases which 2nd messenger? _____