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- Pathway Narrative:
Glucose is a product of the breakdown of carbohydrates when food is consumed. After being assimilated into the blood, it approaches the pancreas, specificallly pancreatic beta cells.
- Type:
- Small Molecule
- Function/Job:
- Acts as the raw fuel source
- Interacts with:
- GLUT
- Interesting Facts:
Once glucose enters the cell, it is slightly chemically altered (phosphorylated) to prevent it from leaving the cell. Insulin release promotes the uptake of glucose from the bloodstream by tissues around the body.