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Sourav PanDecember 14, 2024

What are the main sources of pyruvate in cells?

What are the main sources of pyruvate in cells?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanDecember 14, 2024

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The major source of pyruvate in most cells is the last step of glycolysis, where pyruvate kinase converts phosphoenolpyruvate to pyruvate. Other significant sources include the oxidation of lactate via lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and transamination of alanine via alanine aminotransferase (ALT).

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