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Glycogen, a common macromolecular substance polymerized by glucose via glucosidic bond, is a significant energy source that is stored in liver, muscle, brain and other important organs. The abnormality of glycogen storage or metabolism can result in many diseases. On the one hand, as a kind of dynamic energy substrates, it is difficult to detect the quality and quantity of glycogen accurately. On the other hand, at present, with the thorough research of glycogen, there are more and more glycogen detection methods. So it is imperative to select appropriate glycogen detection methods to promote glycogen research. In this review, the experiment principle, operation procedures, influential factors and improvements of some common glycogen qualitative or quantitative detection methods are summarized. The advantages and disadvantages of each method are also compared, which could serve as a reference for researchers to select optimal method to study glycogen metabolismand relevant diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]