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The Hexose Monophosphate (HMP) Shunt, also known as the Pentose Phosphate Pathway, is an alternative metabolic pathway for glucose oxidation that generates NADPH and pentoses without producing ATP. It plays a crucial role in biosynthesis, antioxidant defense, and maintaining red blood cell integrity, particularly in the context of G6PD deficiency, which can lead to hemolytic anemia. Additionally, G6PD deficiency is associated with resistance to malaria, highlighting its evolutionary significance in certain

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