Wallace, J.2007-12-042007-12-042005Encyclopedia of life sciences, 20059780470016176http://hdl.handle.net/2440/39724The definitive version may be found at www.wiley.com Standard Article; Article Online Posting Date: September 23, 2005<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>The gluconeogenic pathway, which is found in the liver and kidney, involves the synthesis of glucose from three‐carbon precursors such as lactate, alanine and glycerol. The main function of gluconeogenesis is to supply glucose to tissues, such as the brain and red blood cells, that depend on glucose as their main or sole energy source.</jats:p>enBook chapter00200746352007110215553610.1038/npg.els.000393046251