Metabolism — Flashcards

In _____, the respiratory burst is intact, and thus will produce superoxide (O-) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)

Hint: MPO/CGD

Upregulation of interferon synthesis in infected cells is accomplished by _____

TRH acts on which signalling cascade? _____

Conversion of malate into oxaloacetate produces a molecule of _____

What is the most common cause of oxidative stress in patients with G6PD deficiency? _____

Inflammation of the lips with scaling and fissures at the corners of the mouth is known as _____

Treatment for phenylketonuria includes a diet low in _____ with supplemental tyrosine +/- tetrahydrobiopterin

Binding of atrial natriuretic peptide to its receptor guanylyl cyclase causes conversion of _____ to _____

Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency result in mildly elevated _____ levels, increasing risk for thrombosis

UDP is converted to _____ via the enzyme ribonucleotide reductase (pyrimidine synthesis)