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Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis Rates

Meaning

Myofibrillar Protein Synthesis Rates refer to the velocity at which new contractile proteins, specifically actin and myosin, are generated and incorporated into the myofibrils of skeletal muscle fibers. This measurement is the definitive physiological marker of muscle anabolism and is directly correlated with the capacity for muscle growth and repair. Maintaining high, responsive synthesis rates is paramount for countering sarcopenia and preserving functional strength throughout the lifespan. Clinically, this rate reflects the net protein balance and the responsiveness of muscle tissue to mechanical and nutritional stimuli.