FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term futile creatine cycle ID (Ontology) GO:0140651 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The phosphorylation and dephosphorylation of creatine in a futile cycle, which dissipates the high energy charge of phosphocreatine as heat without performing any mechanical or chemical work. The futile creatine cycle takes place in thermogenic fat cells and is part of adaptive thermogenesis.[ PubMed:33597756 PubMed:33981039 ]
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Is a metabolic process
Part of adaptive thermogenesis
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