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Carbohydrate metabolism: Gluconeogenesis and glycogen

Suggested reading Reading guide Need to Know There are two chapters from Lippincott for suggested readings. These two chapters are pretty succinct for the topics at hand. Chapter 10 is on gluconeogenesis and Chapter 11 is on glycogen metabolism. The short descriptions listed below are some of the very big-picture, high-yield points. The reading and […]
Framework for Finding Information

This information will help you to categorize your questions, understand types of information resources, and match the right resource to your questions. What type of question do you have? Background Basic Science Go to Basic Science Detailed. Clinical Common: Go to Clinical Background. Rare/Academic Interest: Go to Clinical Background or Literature Search. Foreground Clinical Rare/Academic […]
Carbohydrate metabolism: Bioenergetics, oxidative phosphorylation

Suggested reading Reading guide Need to Know If you read chapter 6: Bioenergetics and Oxidative Phosphorylation, from Lippincott, you should have no issue with the objectives. The short descriptions listed below are some of the very big picture, high yield points. The reading and the class session will go into more depth and detail. The […]
Carbohydrate metabolism: TCA cycle

Suggested reading Reading guide Need to Know If you read chapter 9, Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex, from Lippincott, you should have no issue with the objectives. The short descriptions listed below are some of the very big-picture, high-yield points. The reading and the class session will go into more depth and detail. […]
Carbohydrate metabolism: Glycolysis

Suggested reading Reading guide Need to Know If you read Chapter 8: Glycolysis from Lippincott, you should have no issue with the objectives. However, use your time wisely. If you have a strong biochemistry background and glycolysis, this chapter may not be needed. A “reading guide” is also posted (you’ll see the pattern). This reading […]
Carbohydrate metabolism: Introduction to carbohydrates

Suggested reading Reading guide Need to Know If you read chapter 7 from Lippincott, you should have no issue with the objectives. However, use your time wisely. If you have a strong biochemistry background, this chapter may not be needed. Also, I’m posting a “reading guide.” This reading guide is for people who have a […]