Skip to main content

Anabolic Molecular Cascades

Meaning

Anabolic molecular cascades refer to the sequential, tightly regulated intracellular signaling pathways responsible for synthesizing complex molecules from simpler precursors, notably driving tissue growth, repair, and cellular hypertrophy. These cascades are essential for maintaining lean body mass and bone density, particularly under the influence of growth-promoting hormones. Key examples involve the activation of the mTOR pathway and the subsequent protein synthesis machinery. The overall process is fundamentally constructive, contrasting sharply with catabolic processes that break down tissue.