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An Introduction to Cell Metabolism
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2023
In cells, critical molecules are either built by joining together individual units like amino acids or nucleotides, or broken down into smaller components. Respectively, the reactions responsible for this are referred to as anabolic and catabolic. These reactions require or produce energy typically in the form of a “high-energy” molecule called ATP. Together, these processes make up “Cell Metabolism,” and are hallmarks of healthy, living cells.JoVE’s introduction to cell metabolism briefly...
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What is Metabolism?
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2019
Overview Metabolism represents all of the chemical activity in a cell, including reactions that build molecules (anabolism) and those that break molecules down (catabolism). Anabolic reactions require energy, whereas catabolic reactions provide it. Thus, metabolism describes how cells transform energy through a variety of chemical reactions, which are often made more efficient with the help of enzymes. Metabolism Is the Sum of All of the Chemical Reactions That Take Place in an Organism
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Metabolic Profile Analysis of Zebrafish Embryos
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2013
Zebrafish represent a powerful vertebrate model that has been under-utilised for metabolic studies. Here we describe a rapid way to measure the in vivo metabolic profile of developing zebrafish that allows the comparison of different mitochondrial function parameters between genetically or pharmacologically manipulated embryos, thereby increasing the applicability of this organism.
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Intrinsically Disordered Proteins
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2020
Intrinsically disordered proteins are a group of proteins that do not fold into specific three-dimensional structures. Their structural flexibility allows them to complement ordered proteins to perform functions that are inaccessible to rigid structures. They are more common in eukaryotes than prokaryotes and may either be exclusively intrinsically disordered or hybrid proteins, consisting of a mix of ordered and disordered regions. The absence of a rigid structure in these proteins can be...
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Metabolic Labeling
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2023
Metabolic labeling is used to probe the biochemical transformations and modifications that occur in a cell. This is accomplished by using chemical analogs that mimic the structure of natural biomolecules. Cells utilize analogs in their endogenous biochemical processes, producing compounds that are labeled. The label allows for the incorporation of detection and affinity tags, which can then be used to elucidate metabolic pathways using other biochemical analytical techniques, such as SDS-PAGE...
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These abnormalities disrupt metabolism at different control points. An inherited mutation may alter a gene needed for a metabolic pathway, while an enzyme deficiency can prevent a reaction from proceeding efficiently. Hormone imbalances can also disturb metabolic regulation. The resulting effects depend on which pathway is affected and whether essential molecules become depleted or waste substances accumulate.
Metabolic pathways normally maintain appropriate levels of cellular substances. When a reaction is impaired, a substance may accumulate because it cannot be processed, or another product may become depleted because it is no longer produced adequately. Examining these changes helps connect a biochemical disturbance with altered cellular function and the symptoms observed in a disease.
Inherited mutations originate in genetic information passed through biological inheritance and may affect metabolic capacity from the outset. Acquired changes develop later and can also impair a metabolic pathway. Distinguishing these origins helps biologists relate disease mechanisms to genetic variants, environmental or physiological changes, and the different ways a condition may be investigated or managed.
Metabolic disorder research links several biological levels rather than treating symptoms as isolated events. Genetic changes can affect enzymes, altered reactions can change cellular chemistry, and those cellular effects can contribute to organ-system problems. This systems-level perspective helps biologists interpret how a molecular disturbance produces broader disease features and supports research into targeted interventions.
Laboratory investigation can examine metabolites, genetic variants, and cellular function. Metabolite analysis shows whether particular substances are accumulating or becoming depleted, genetic analysis can identify relevant variants, and cellular studies evaluate functional effects. Using these forms of evidence together supports diagnosis and gives researchers a clearer view of the affected pathway and its biological consequences.
Interpretation requires connecting different kinds of evidence. A metabolite pattern may indicate that a pathway is disrupted, while a genetic variant can provide information about a possible underlying cause. Cellular-function results add evidence about how the disturbance operates. Together, these findings help distinguish molecular changes from their functional consequences and strengthen the basis for diagnosis and research.
Understanding the affected pathway can inform targeted treatments and dietary interventions. Researchers can use knowledge of genetic variants, enzyme-related changes, metabolite patterns, and cellular function to investigate approaches suited to a particular disorder. This biological understanding also supports management strategies for conditions such as diabetes, phenylketonuria, and mitochondrial disease, although the relevant intervention depends on the disorder.