A simplified explanation for glycogen metabolism in the body.

1. -Dr. Rushikesh K. Joshi
MPT(Neuro.)
Dr. Rushikesh K. Joshi, PT ( MPT Neurology)

2. Introduction
 Glycogen metabolism includes mainly
two processes-
1) Glycogenesis
2) Glycogenolysis
 Glycogenesis – synthesis of glycogen
 Glycogenolysis- degradation of glycogen
Dr. Rushikesh K. Joshi, PT ( MPT Neurology)

3. Glycogenesis
Definition-
It is defined as the process of formation
of glycogen from glucose molecules.
Site of reaction  Liver and muscles
Dr. Rushikesh K. Joshi, PT ( MPT Neurology)

4. Dr. Rushikesh K. Joshi, PT ( MPT Neurology)

5. Glycogenolysis
 Breakdown of glycogen into glucose is
called glycogenolysis.
 Liver and muscle both contain
phosphorylase enzyme.
 This enzyme causes the debranching of
glycogen into glucose.
Dr. Rushikesh K. Joshi, PT ( MPT Neurology)

6. Dr. Rushikesh K. Joshi, PT ( MPT Neurology)

7. Overview of glycogen
metabolism
Dr. Rushikesh K. Joshi, PT ( MPT Neurology)