Glutamate Semialdehyde Catabolism to Oxoglutarate

The video explores the catabolism of glutamate gamma semi aldehyde, highlighting its conversion to glutamate through aldehyde dehydrogenase. It also discusses the role of glutamate dehydrogenase, which exists in three types, each reacting differently with NAD and NADP. The video explains how energy charge affects amino acid catabolism, emphasizing the conversion of various amino acids to alpha ketoglutarate under low energy conditions.

What is the role of glutamate gamma semi aldehyde in amino acid catabolism?

Explain how glutamine is related to glutamate in the catabolic pathways discussed.

Describe the function of glutamate dehydrogenase and its types mentioned in the video.

What conditions lead to the activation of glutamate dehydrogenase?

How do low and high energy charges affect the activity of glutamate dehydrogenase?