gluconeogenesis
[/ˌɡluːkoʊniːoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/]
nounfemininepl: gluconeogeneses
gliconeogênese
1. The metabolic pathway that results in the generation of glucose from non-carbohydrate carbon substrates such as lactate, pyruvate, glycerol, and glucogenic amino acids
During fasting, gluconeogenesis becomes the primary mechanism for maintaining blood glucose levels.
Durante o jejum, a gliconeogênese se torna o mecanismo primário para manter os níveis de glicose no sangue.
2. A biochemical process occurring mainly in the liver and kidneys that synthesizes glucose from non-sugar precursors
Athletes understand that gluconeogenesis helps sustain energy during prolonged endurance exercise.
Os atletas entendem que a gliconeogênese ajuda a sustentar a energia durante exercício de resistência prolongado.
This term is primarily used in scientific, medical, and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is a specialized biochemistry term essential in medical education, nutrition science, and exercise physiology. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions of diabetes management, athletic performance, and metabolic health in both countries.
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