Metabolism Made Easy Podcast

Metabolism Made Easy

A J Ghalayini, Ph.D.
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This podcast describes selected biochemistry content that could be useful to premedical/medical students. Similar content (podcasts and videos) is available at: https://medbiochem.org/ or check out my YouTube channel: Metabolism Made Easy 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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
METABOLISM: A Biochemical Summary
This podcast summarizes the key biochemical components of metabolism, including: 1. definition; 2. cellular location; 3. the major catabolic pathways; 4. the 3 stages of catabolism; 5. the 12 major metabolic uses of glucose, fatty acids and amino acids; 6. the energy output of catabolism of glucose, fatty acids, and ketone bodies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
Sep 14, 2023
14 min
Enzyme Regulation
This podcast covers 5 distinct enzyme regulatory mechanisms and their effects on enzyme structure and activity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
Sep 5, 2023
9 min
The Urea cycle : Key Features and Enzymes
This podcast covers the function and the location of the urea cycle, including some key features and the sequence of the enzymes as well as their location. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
Jul 27, 2023
11 min
TRANSAMINASES: Amino acid degradation
This podcast covers the role of transaminases the initial step in the degradation of amino acids. This includes the role of glutamate dehydrogenase in producing ammonia. The ammonia and aspartate produced are then able to enter the urea cycle in the liver. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
Jun 28, 2023
4 min
Adipocytes, lipolysis, and energy reserves
This podcast covers the role of adipocytes in energy storage and their role in initiating lypolysis of stored triacylglycerols to provide various tissues with fatty acids as a energy source. The role of fatty acid Beta-oxidation in providing energy from both dietary or stored triacylglycerols is also covered. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
Jun 16, 2023
5 min
The Cori Cycle
This podcast covers the details of the conversion of lactate produced during exercise to glucose in the liver and ultimately releasing it to the bloodstream. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
May 24, 2023
58 sec
Regulation of Acetyl CoA Carboxylase
This pocast covers the regulation of the Rate-limiting enzyme in fatty acid synthesis, Acetyl CoA Carboxylase allosterically, and by covalent modification. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
May 2, 2023
2 min
Regulation of Cholesterol Biosynthesis
This podcast covers the regulation of HMG CoA Reductase by hormones, covalent modification, cytoplasmic cholesterol, and statins. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
Apr 24, 2023
5 min
What is Metabolism?
This podcast defines metabolism and its two distinct components: anabolism and catabolism. The major compartments involved in both are also covered. If you like this podcast, feel free to donate to the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
Apr 10, 2023
2 min
Dietary Components: 12 distinct uses
This podcast covers the distinct uses of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids and their unique roles in metabolism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a-j-ghalayini/support
Apr 3, 2023
3 min
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