When a cell lacks a particlar substrate or cofactor, the cell can adapt and make more of the enzyme, in attempts to do more with less. Some call this upregulation but I feel this is a more generic term. Is there a more precise term for when the cell adapts by making more enzymes?
Great question! The term 'upregulation' is indeed commonly used to describe the process by which a cell increases the production of enzymes or other proteins in response to certain stimuli, such as the absence of a substrate or cofactor. While 'upregulation' is a broad term, the specific process you’re referring to, where a cell increases enzyme production in response to a deficiency, is often part of a broader adaptive response. In some contexts, you might see terms like 'enzyme induction,' which refers specifically to the increased synthesis or activity of enzymes in response to a chemical stimulus. However, 'upregulation' remains a widely accepted and accurate term for this process.
You should make a video on why vitamins are called vitamins - are they actually vital aminos or do they have an effect upon aminos? The history etc. Would be interesting as well as your depth of knowledge would make for a very interesting vid!
enzymes are why you're a living being, rather than just a collection of chemicals
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When a cell lacks a particlar substrate or cofactor, the cell can adapt and make more of the enzyme, in attempts to do more with less. Some call this upregulation but I feel this is a more generic term. Is there a more precise term for when the cell adapts by making more enzymes?
Great question! The term 'upregulation' is indeed commonly used to describe the process by which a cell increases the production of enzymes or other proteins in response to certain stimuli, such as the absence of a substrate or cofactor. While 'upregulation' is a broad term, the specific process you’re referring to, where a cell increases enzyme production in response to a deficiency, is often part of a broader adaptive response. In some contexts, you might see terms like 'enzyme induction,' which refers specifically to the increased synthesis or activity of enzymes in response to a chemical stimulus. However, 'upregulation' remains a widely accepted and accurate term for this process.
@@JoaosLab Thank you! Looking up your term actually helped me find the term that I was actually trying to remember. It was increased...."expression".
You should make a video on why vitamins are called vitamins - are they actually vital aminos or do they have an effect upon aminos? The history etc. Would be interesting as well as your depth of knowledge would make for a very interesting vid!
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