Glucose-6-phosphatase
Glucose-6-phosphatase is the liver enzyme that converts glucose-6-phosphate into glucose. It is vital for release of glucose into the bloodstream from glycogen breakdown - glycogenolysis.
A deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate produces von Gierke's disease.
Reference:
- Parikh N. Glycogen Storage Disease Type I. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. 2025 Jan.
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