DISRUPTIONS IN PROTEIN METABOLISM AND THE RESULTING DISEASES
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Keywords: Protein Metabolism, Amino Acids, Protein Synthesis, Protein Degradation, Malnutrition, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Cachexia, Protein-Energy MalnutritionAbstract
Abstract
Protein metabolism is a vital process for maintaining cellular structure and
function, enzyme activity, and immune system integrity. Disruptions in protein
metabolism can lead to various diseases, including protein-energy malnutrition, liver
and kidney dysfunction, and muscle disorders. Imbalances in protein synthesis and
degradation, along with deficits in essential amino acids, can cause significant
metabolic consequences. This article explores the mechanisms behind protein
metabolism, the pathophysiology of its disruption, and the diseases associated with
these disturbances.
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