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Cellular Economy

Meaning

Cellular Economy is a conceptual framework describing the complex, regulated processes by which a cell allocates its finite energy and molecular resources among competing demands such as maintenance, replication, defense, and specialized function. This internal economic model dictates the cell’s overall vitality and longevity, emphasizing the efficiency of energy production and the precision of resource distribution. A healthy cellular economy is characterized by high mitochondrial efficiency and effective waste recycling mechanisms like autophagy. Understanding this economy is fundamental to optimizing tissue function and mitigating age-related decline throughout the body.