Reaction Details
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ADP-α-D-glucose + (1,4-α-D-glucosyl)(n) → ADP + (1,4-α-D-glucosyl)(n+1)
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:GLYCOGENSYN-RXN
References:
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