Chapter
Leucine and Muscle Protein Synthesis
1:29:27 - 1:33:22 (03:55)
Leucine is crucial for increasing muscle protein synthesis when eating protein. When phosphorylated by mTOR, leucine increases the rate of translation initiation, which is the process of protein synthesis starting.
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This podcast discusses the role of Leucine in increasing muscle protein synthesis through phosphorylation by mTOR which increases the rate of transition initiation.
1:29:27 - 1:33:22 (03:55)
Protein Synthesis
Summary
This podcast discusses the role of Leucine in increasing muscle protein synthesis through phosphorylation by mTOR which increases the rate of transition initiation. The speaker explains the importance of understanding the relationships between data and conclusions regarding protein synthesis and amino acids.