<p class="jove_content">The animal tissue assay utilizes nuclear scintillation detection to determine the enzymatic activity of glycogen synthase by measuring the incorporation of radio-labeled glucose into glycogen.</p>

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Radiochemical Assessment of Glycogen Synthase Enzyme Activity in Animal Tissue

Glycogen is an important metabolite to many eukaryotic cells, integral to energy storage and quick energy release. The building of the molecule is ...

Methods for Studying Glycogen Metabolism

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Wilson, W. A. Spectrophotometric methods for the study of eukaryotic glycogen metabolism. Journal of Visualized Experiments. (174), ...

Institution - Indiana University School of Medicine-Muncie and Ball State University

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