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Muscle Protein Synthesis Upregulation

Meaning

The physiological process of increasing the rate at which muscle cells synthesize new contractile and structural proteins, a crucial determinant of muscle hypertrophy and repair. Upregulation of this pathway is a primary objective in sarcopenia prevention, rehabilitation following injury, and performance optimization. This anabolic process is highly sensitive to hormonal signals, particularly insulin and androgens, and nutrient availability.