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phosphocreatine

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phos·pho·cre·a·tine  (fsf-kr-tn) also phos·pho·cre·a·tin (-tn)
n.
An organic compound, C4H10N3O5P, found in muscle tissue and capable of storing and providing energy for muscular contraction. Also called creatine phosphate.

phosphocreatine [ˌfɒsfəˈkriːəˌtiːn], phosphocreatin
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a compound of phosphoric acid and creatine found in vertebrate muscle
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Noun1.phosphocreatine - an organic compound of creatine and phosphoric acid; found in the muscles of vertebrates where its hydrolysis releases energy for muscular contraction
organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical


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The CK reaction catalysed by its mitochondrial isoenzyme MtCK in the mitochondrial intermembrane space is directed towards the synthesis of another high-energy phosphorus compound, phosphocreatine (PCr), which is liberated into the cytoplasm through the mitochondrial voltage-dependent anion selective channels (VDAC) leaving another reaction product, ADP, for further ATP resynthesis in the mitochondrial matrix.
Creatine monohydrate is converted into phosphocreatine in the muscle tissue.
The compound provides glycine to make phosphocreatine, an energy source for the central nervous system and muscles.
 
 
 
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