Regulación de la gluconeogénesis [Hormonal y alostérica]
Gluconeogenesis: Hormonal Regulation and Enzyme Activity
Overview of Gluconeogenesis
- Gluconeogenesis is the process of forming glucose from non-carbohydrate substrates, particularly during prolonged fasting, vigorous exercise, or stress.
- Various hormones are released to promote gluconeogenesis, including glucagon (from pancreatic alpha cells), epinephrine (adrenaline), and norepinephrine, which are linked to the fight-or-flight response.
Hormonal Influences on Gluconeogenesis
- Cortisol, a glucocorticoid hormone released by adrenal glands during stress, also promotes gluconeogenesis.
- Insulin acts as the primary inhibitor of gluconeogenesis enzymes to prevent excessive glucose release into the bloodstream after food intake.
Regulatory Mechanisms in Enzyme Activity
- Positive regulators enhance enzyme activity while negative regulators decrease it. This balance is crucial for metabolic control.
Key Enzymes and Their Regulators
- Pyruvate carboxylase converts pyruvate into oxaloacetate; it is positively regulated by acetyl-CoA and negatively by ADP (indicating low energy).