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Recovery Signal Transduction

Meaning

Recovery Signal Transduction is the complex sequence of intracellular and systemic communication events that are activated following a physiological stressor, such as intense exercise or acute psychological demand, initiating the process of repair, regeneration, and return to baseline homeostasis. This signaling cascade includes the activation of anti-inflammatory pathways, the release of anabolic hormones like growth hormone and IGF-1, and the restoration of cellular energy stores. Efficient transduction of these recovery signals is essential for adaptive growth and preventing chronic overtraining or allostatic overload. This process dictates the speed and quality of physiological adaptation.