Pentose Phosphate Pathway (definition)

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Pentose Phosphate Pathway

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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.

Other names Pentosephosphate Pathway; Pentose Shunt; Pentose Phosphate Shunt; Hexose Monophosphate Shunt; Shunts, Pentosephosphate; Shunts, Pentose Phosphate; Shunts, Pentose; Shunts, Hexose Monophosphate; Shunt, Pentosephosphate; Shunt, Pentose Phosphate; Shunt, Pentose; Shunt, Hexose Monophosphate; Pentosephosphate Shunts; Pentosephosphate Pathways; Pentose-Phosphate Pathways; Pentose Shunts; Pentose Phosphate Shunts; Pentose Phosphate Pathways; Pathways, Pentosephosphate; Pathways, Pentose-Phosphate

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