Activated neutrophils and macrophages (types of white blood cells) fight invading bacteria by releasing superoxide. These cells

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Activated neutrophils and macrophages (types of white blood cells) fight invading bacteria by releasing superoxide. These cells contain an NADPH oxidase that catalyzes the reaction20 + NADPH  20 + NADP+ + H+

Explain why flux through the glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase reaction increases in these cells.

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Fundamentals Of Biochemistry Life At The Molecular Level

ISBN: 9781118918401

5th Edition

Authors: Donald Voet, Judith G Voet, Charlotte W Pratt

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