グリコーゲン
Meanings
1
Biochemistry term for the polysaccharide that serves as the main storage form of glucose in animals and fungi.
The liver is an important organ that stores glycogen.
After exercise, muscle glycogen decreases.
Usage patterns
- グリコーゲンを分解するto break down glycogen
During exercise, the body breaks down glycogen in the liver to obtain energy.
- 〈場所〉にグリコーゲンを蓄えるto store glycogen in (a place, e.g. muscles/liver)
Glycogen can be stored in the liver and muscles.