Figure 2

Topological map of the human erythrocyte metabolic network (iAB-RBC-283). Utilizing proteomic data, a much expanded metabolic network was reconstructed accounting for additional carbohydrate and nucleotide metabolism. In addition, the erythrocyte plays roles in amino acid, cofactor, and lipid metabolism. Abbreviations: PPP - pentose phosphate pathway, Arg - arginine, Met - methionine.