Anti-PKLR 抗体

補足情報

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Biological function summary

Pyruvate kinase is important for energy production by regulating glycolysis. It exists as a homo-tetramer forming a complex to execute its enzymatic activity. This complex ensures the efficient conversion of PEP facilitating the flow of carbon through the glycolytic pathway. In the liver PKLR plays a role in gluconeogenesis and lipogenesis while in red blood cells it contributes directly to ATP production essential for maintaining cellular energy and function.

Pathways

The pyruvate kinase enzyme is a significant participant in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis. These pathways are central to energy metabolism linking glucose breakdown with ATP generation. Pyruvate kinase interacts with enzymes like hexokinase and phosphofructokinase within the glycolytic pathway coordinating with these enzymes to regulate energy metabolism. In gluconeogenesis PKLR integrates into the mechanism ensuring the balance between energy production and storage.