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Cellular Respiration Refinement

Meaning

Cellular Respiration Refinement describes the process of actively optimizing the efficiency of the metabolic pathway that converts nutrients into Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), while simultaneously mitigating the production of damaging reactive oxygen species (ROS). Refinement aims to maximize the ATP yield per unit of substrate, ensuring a clean and potent energy supply for the cell. This represents a key clinical goal to enhance mitochondrial performance, reduce oxidative stress, and support cellular longevity.