Part III. The Glycogenolysis Cascade---An Example



Figure 1 shows that the synthesis and degradation of glycogen in the liver is under the control of a cascade of protein phosphorylation and dephosphorylation reactions. Glycogenolysis, or the degradation of glycogen is stimulated in liver cells by the action of the hormone glucagon.


Figure 1. The Glucagon Cascade in Liver

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