The integrated cellular and systemic capacity to detect the availability and status of key macronutrients, micronutrients, and energy substrates within the biological milieu. This detection mechanism translates nutrient availability into appropriate adaptive responses, primarily governing growth, reproduction, and energy storage. It forms a crucial regulatory link between diet and endocrinology.
Origin
This concept emerged from studies identifying molecular pathways, such as the mTOR and AMPK systems, that directly respond to cellular energy charge and amino acid concentrations. It describes the biochemical interpretation of the nutritional landscape.
Mechanism
Key sensors, including the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway, become activated during low energy states, promoting catabolism and inhibiting energy-intensive processes like anabolism. Conversely, abundant nutrients activate pathways like mTORC1, signaling for growth and protein synthesis, often modulated by insulin signaling. These sensors ultimately dictate the set points for major metabolic hormones to maintain energy homeostasis.
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