Glycogen, a hyperbranched polymer of glucose, plays a central role as an energy reserve across diverse organisms. In Escherichia coli, its biosynthesis is linked not only to energy storage but also to ...
In 2009, Usain Bolt set the world record in the 100-meter dash, thanks in large part to a carb called glycogen. This molecule is stored in skeletal muscle and later released to fuel short and intense ...
Scientists have identified a link between the structure of the glucose-storage molecule (known as glycogen) in our liver cells and diabetes, showing that the liver could be a major springboard for ...