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Energy Sensing Pathways

Meaning

Energy Sensing Pathways are a network of intracellular signaling cascades that continuously monitor the cell’s metabolic status, specifically the availability of key nutrients and the balance of energy stores. These pathways act as the cell’s internal fuel gauges, dictating fundamental processes such as growth, repair, and metabolism in response to nutrient flux. The principal components include the mTOR, AMPK, and Sirtuin pathways, which are central regulators of cellular fate and systemic hormonal homeostasis.