Glycogenolysis

Glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen (n) to and glycogen (n-1). Glycogen branches are catabolized by the sequential removal of glucose monomers via phosphorolysis, by the enzyme glycogen phosphorylase.

spinqualitylabelsall models Yeast glycogen phosphorylase dimer with pyridoxal-5-phosphate and phosphate (PDB entry 1ygp) Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image