This podcast describes selected biochemistry content that could be useful to premedical/medical students.
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These podcasts and videos cover selected topics in medical biochemistry.
A J Ghalayini, Ph.D.
Bio for Dr. Ghalayini:
Dr. Ghalayini received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Houston, Houston, Texas. He has over 3 decades of experience in research and medical education as professor of biochemistry at 5 different universities.
This podcast covers the insulin-dependent uptake of glucose by GLUT-4 in muscle and adipose tissue. This insulin-dependent uptake by these tissues contributes to the reduction of plasma glucose after a meal.
Check out the link below for the video podcast:
https://youtu.be/_vyijJKL4oY
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Published 04/11/24
This podcast covers the essential role of glucose as an energy source for several tissues. Most notably, red blood cells and the brain. Red blood cells are entirely dependent on glucose for their energy needs while the brain is highly dependent on glucose for its energy. Glucose in the...
Published 04/05/24