AMP-activated Protein Kinase, a master energy sensor that activates catabolic pathways and inhibits anabolic processes when cellular energy is low.
AMPK (AMP-activated Protein Kinase) is a heterotrimeric serine/threonine kinase composed of alpha, beta, and gamma subunits that functions as the cell's primary fuel gauge. It is activated when the AMP-to-ATP ratio rises, signalling an energy deficit, and responds by switching on energy-generating pathways such as fatty acid oxidation, glucose uptake, and mitochondrial biogenesis while switching off energy-consuming processes like protein and lipid synthesis. AMPK directly phosphorylates and inhibits mTORC1, creating a metabolic toggle between growth and conservation states. In metabolic research, AMPK activation improves insulin sensitivity, enhances lipolysis in adipose tissue, and promotes mitochondrial function. GLP-1 receptor agonists like Tirzepatide have been shown to activate AMPK in certain tissues, contributing to their metabolic benefits beyond appetite suppression. AMPK is also a key mediator of exercise-induced metabolic adaptations, making it a target of interest in both anti-obesity and longevity research.
Double-membrane organelles responsible for generating cellular energy (ATP) through oxidative phosphorylation, also involved in apoptosis and calcium signalling.
A metabolic condition in which cells become less responsive to insulin signalling, requiring higher insulin levels to achieve glucose uptake.
The rate at which the body expends energy (calories) to maintain vital functions, influenced by lean mass, thyroid hormones, and physical activity.
A first-in-class dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide with superior metabolic efficacy, acting on both incretin pathways simultaneously.
The active growth phase of the hair follicle cycle, lasting 2-7 years, during which the hair shaft elongates from a fully formed hair bulb.
A cluster of specialised mesenchymal cells at the base of the hair follicle that controls hair growth, cycling, and follicle regeneration.
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