The Urea cycle : Key Features and Enzymes
The Urea cycle : Key Features and Enzymes
This podcast covers the function and the location of the urea cycle, including some key features and the sequence of the... Read more
27 Jul 2023
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11mins
TRANSAMINASES: Amino acid degradation
TRANSAMINASES: Amino acid degradation
This podcast covers the role of transaminases the initial step in the degradation of amino acids. This includes the role... Read more
28 Jun 2023
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4mins
Adipocytes, lipolysis, and energy reserves
Adipocytes, lipolysis, and energy reserves
This podcast covers the role of adipocytes in energy storage and their role in initiating lypolysis of stored triacylgly... Read more
16 Jun 2023
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5mins
The Cori Cycle
The Cori Cycle
This podcast covers the details of the conversion of lactate produced during exercise to glucose in the liver and ultima... Read more
24 May 2023
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Regulation of Acetyl CoA Carboxylase
Regulation of Acetyl CoA Carboxylase
This pocast covers the regulation of the Rate-limiting enzyme in fatty acid synthesis, Acetyl CoA Carboxylase allosteric... Read more
2 May 2023
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2mins
Regulation of Cholesterol Biosynthesis
Regulation of Cholesterol Biosynthesis
This podcast covers the regulation of HMG CoA Reductase by hormones, covalent modification, cytoplasmic cholesterol, and... Read more
24 Apr 2023
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5mins
What is Metabolism?
What is Metabolism?
This podcast defines metabolism and its two distinct components: anabolism and catabolism. The major compartments involv... Read more
10 Apr 2023
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2mins
Dietary Components: 12 distinct uses
Dietary Components: 12 distinct uses
This podcast covers the distinct uses of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids and their unique roles in metabolism. ---... Read more
3 Apr 2023
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3mins
What happens when we fast: The plasma sources of glucose, fatty acids, and ketone bodies
What happens when we fast: The plasma sources of glucose, fatty acids, and ketone bodies
This podcast covers the key role of the liver and adipose tissue in providing energy sources to the plasma during fastin... Read more
20 Mar 2023
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6mins
What a ketogenic diet teaches us about metabolism?
What a ketogenic diet teaches us about metabolism?
While following a ketogenic diet, maintenance of plasma glucose is essential for several tissues. The amino acids derive... Read more
10 Mar 2023
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4mins